LAF
Lafayette
United States
3,978 km
2,472 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
3,978 km
2,472 mi / 2,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/New_York
Heading
160°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LAF MDE
Airport Name Purdue University Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LAF MDE
ICAO Code KLAF SKRG
City Lafayette Rionegro
Country United States Colombia
Timezone America/New_York America/Bogota
Elevation 606 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 40.410000, -86.940000 6.160000, -75.420000

Lafayette (LAF) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Purdue University Airport (LAF) in Lafayette, United States to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 3,978 kilometers (2,472 miles / 2,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 14:53 in Lafayette, it's 14:53 in Rionegro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,349 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Purdue University Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Lafayette (LAF) follows a heading of 345° (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 Purdue University Airport (LAF) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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