IRG
Lockhart River Airport
Australia
15,710 km
9,762 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
15,710 km
9,762 mi / 8,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

IRG MDE
Airport Name Lockhart River Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code IRG MDE
ICAO Code YLHR SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Bogota
Elevation 77 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -12.790000, 143.300000 6.160000, -75.420000

Lockhart River Airport (IRG) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lockhart River Airport (IRG) in Lockhart River Airport, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 15,710 kilometers (9,762 miles / 8,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Australia 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 23:40 in Lockhart River Airport, it's 08:40 in Rionegro. With a 15-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 6,878 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Lockhart River Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Lockhart River Airport (IRG) follows a heading of 257° (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 Lockhart River Airport (IRG) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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