LOD
Longana
Vanuatu
13,037 km
8,101 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
13,037 km
8,101 mi / 7,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
91°
east

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LOD MDE
Airport Name Longana Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LOD MDE
ICAO Code NVSG SKRG
City Longana Rionegro
Country Vanuatu Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Efate America/Bogota
Elevation 167 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -15.310000, 167.970000 6.160000, -75.420000

Longana (LOD) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Longana Airport (LOD) in Longana, Vanuatu to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 13,037 kilometers (8,101 miles / 7,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Vanuatu with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:35 in Longana, it's 12:35 in Rionegro. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,788 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Longana Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Longana (LOD) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Longana Airport (LOD) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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