LHI
Lereh-Papua Island
Indonesia
16,083 km
9,993 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
16,083 km
9,993 mi / 8,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

LHI MDE
Airport Name Lereh Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LHI MDE
ICAO Code WAJL SKRG
City Lereh-Papua Island Rionegro
Country Indonesia Colombia
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Bogota
Elevation 1,317 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -3.130000, 139.940000 6.160000, -75.420000

Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 16,083 kilometers (9,993 miles / 8,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Indonesia with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:45 in Lereh-Papua Island, it's 05:45 in Rionegro. With a 14-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 5,638 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Lereh Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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