LUC
Laucala Island
Fiji
11,718 km
7,281 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,718 km
7,281 mi / 6,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

LUC MDE
Airport Name Laucala Island Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LUC MDE
ICAO Code NFNH SKRG
City Laucala Island Rionegro
Country Fiji Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Bogota
Elevation 10 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -16.750000, -179.670000 6.160000, -75.420000

Laucala Island (LUC) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,718 kilometers (7,281 miles / 6,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Fiji 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 21:50 in Laucala Island, it's 04:50 in Rionegro. With a 17-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 6,945 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Laucala Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Laucala Island (LUC) follows a heading of 254° (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 Laucala Island Airport (LUC) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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