LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
12,239 km
7,605 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
12,239 km
7,605 mi / 6,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

LLW MDE
Airport Name Lilongwe International Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LLW MDE
ICAO Code FWKI SKRG
City Lilongwe Rionegro
Country Malawi Colombia
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Bogota
Elevation 4,035 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -13.790000, 33.780000 6.160000, -75.420000

Lilongwe (LLW) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 12,239 kilometers (7,605 miles / 6,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Malawi 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 12:19 in Lilongwe, it's 05:19 in Rionegro. With a 7-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 2,920 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Lilongwe International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Lilongwe (LLW) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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