LIQ
Lisala Airport
DR Congo
10,746 km
6,677 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
10,746 km
6,677 mi / 5,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

LIQ MDE
Airport Name Lisala Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LIQ MDE
ICAO Code FZGA SKRG
City N/A Rionegro
Country DR Congo Colombia
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Bogota
Elevation 1,509 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 2.170000, 21.500000 6.160000, -75.420000

Lisala Airport (LIQ) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisala Airport (LIQ) in Lisala Airport, DR Congo to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 10,746 kilometers (6,677 miles / 5,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:40 in Lisala Airport, it's 12:40 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 5,446 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Lisala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Lisala Airport (LIQ) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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