LUL
Laurel
United States
3,176 km
1,974 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
3,176 km
1,974 mi / 1,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Chicago
Heading
150°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LUL MDE
Airport Name Hesler-Noble Field Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LUL MDE
ICAO Code KLUL SKRG
City Laurel Rionegro
Country United States Colombia
Timezone America/Chicago America/Bogota
Elevation 238 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 31.670000, -89.170000 6.160000, -75.420000

Laurel (LUL) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hesler-Noble Field (LUL) in Laurel, United States to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 3,176 kilometers (1,974 miles / 1,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:50 in Laurel, it's 12:50 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,717 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Hesler-Noble Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Laurel (LUL) follows a heading of 335° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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