LGD
La Grande
United States
5,978 km
3,714 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
5,978 km
3,714 mi / 3,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LGD MDE
Airport Name La Grande/Union County Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LGD MDE
ICAO Code KLGD SKRG
City La Grande Rionegro
Country United States Colombia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Bogota
Elevation 2,718 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 45.290000, -118.010000 6.160000, -75.420000

La Grande (LGD) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Grande/Union County Airport (LGD) in La Grande, United States to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 5,978 kilometers (3,714 miles / 3,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 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 19:47 in La Grande, it's 22:47 in Rionegro. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,237 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than La Grande/Union County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to La Grande (LGD) follows a heading of 324° (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 La Grande/Union County Airport (LGD) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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