LWK
Lerwick
United Kingdom
8,543 km
5,308 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
8,543 km
5,308 mi / 4,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

LWK MDE
Airport Name Lerwick / Tingwall Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LWK MDE
ICAO Code EGET SKRG
City Lerwick Rionegro
Country United Kingdom Colombia
Timezone Europe/London America/Bogota
Elevation 43 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 60.190000, -1.240000 6.160000, -75.420000

Lerwick (LWK) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) in Lerwick, United Kingdom to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 8,543 kilometers (5,308 miles / 4,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:23 in Lerwick, it's 00:23 in Rionegro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,912 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Lerwick / Tingwall Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Lerwick (LWK) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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