LGH
Leigh Creek Airport
Australia
15,560 km
9,669 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
15,560 km
9,669 mi / 8,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

LGH MDE
Airport Name Leigh Creek Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LGH MDE
ICAO Code YLEC SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Bogota
Elevation 856 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -30.600000, 138.430000 6.160000, -75.420000

Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) in Leigh Creek Airport, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 15,560 kilometers (9,669 miles / 8,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 20:57 in Leigh Creek Airport, it's 05:27 in Rionegro. With a 15.5-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 6,099 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Leigh Creek Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) follows a heading of 228° (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 Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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