Airport Comparison
| LPQ | MDE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Luang Phabang International Airport | Jose Maria Cordova International Airport |
| IATA Code | LPQ | MDE |
| ICAO Code | VLLB | SKRG |
| City | Luang Phabang | Rionegro |
| Country | Laos | Colombia |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane | America/Bogota |
| Elevation | 955 ft | 6,955 ft |
| Coordinates | 19.900000, 102.160000 | 6.160000, -75.420000 |
Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 17,105 kilometers (10,629 miles / 9,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 355°.
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 Laos with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 06:03 in Luang Phabang, it's 18:03 in Rionegro. With a 12-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 6,000 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Luang Phabang International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.