LVI
Livingstone
Zambia
11,403 km
7,086 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,403 km
7,086 mi / 6,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

LVI MDE
Airport Name Livingstone Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LVI MDE
ICAO Code FLLI SKRG
City Livingstone Rionegro
Country Zambia Colombia
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Bogota
Elevation 3,302 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -17.820000, 25.820000 6.160000, -75.420000

Livingstone (LVI) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Livingstone Airport (LVI) in Livingstone, Zambia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,403 kilometers (7,086 miles / 6,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Zambia with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:35 in Livingstone, it's 17:35 in Rionegro. With a 7-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 3,653 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Livingstone Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Livingstone (LVI) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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