LBQ
Lambarene
Gabon
9,537 km
5,926 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
9,537 km
5,926 mi / 5,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
276°
west

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LBQ MDE
Airport Name Lambarene Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LBQ MDE
ICAO Code FOGR SKRG
City Lambarene Rionegro
Country Gabon Colombia
Timezone Africa/Libreville America/Bogota
Elevation 82 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -0.700000, 10.250000 6.160000, -75.420000

Lambarene (LBQ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lambarene Airport (LBQ) in Lambarene, Gabon to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 9,537 kilometers (5,926 miles / 5,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Gabon 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 14:03 in Lambarene, it's 08:03 in Rionegro. With a 6-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 6,873 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Lambarene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Lambarene (LBQ) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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