LEA
Exmouth
Australia
17,956 km
11,157 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
17,956 km
11,157 mi / 9,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
149°
south southeast

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LEA MDE
Airport Name Learmonth Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LEA MDE
ICAO Code YPLM SKRG
City Exmouth Rionegro
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Bogota
Elevation 19 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -22.240000, 114.090000 6.160000, -75.420000

Exmouth (LEA) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Learmonth Airport (LEA) in Exmouth, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 17,956 kilometers (11,157 miles / 9,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 21:28 in Exmouth, it's 08:28 in Rionegro. With a 13-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 6,936 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Learmonth Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Exmouth (LEA) follows a heading of 209° (south 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 Learmonth Airport (LEA) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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