LEN
Leon
Spain
7,893 km
4,904 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
7,893 km
4,904 mi / 4,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
261°
west

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LEN MDE
Airport Name Leon Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LEN MDE
ICAO Code LELN SKRG
City Leon Rionegro
Country Spain Colombia
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Bogota
Elevation 3,006 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 42.590000, -5.660000 6.160000, -75.420000

Leon (LEN) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leon Airport (LEN) in Leon, Spain to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 7,893 kilometers (4,904 miles / 4,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Spain 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 13:42 in Leon, it's 07:42 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 3,949 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Leon Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Leon (LEN) follows a heading of 47° (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 Leon Airport (LEN) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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