LOY
Loyengalani
Kenya
12,416 km
7,715 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
12,416 km
7,715 mi / 6,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

LOY MDE
Airport Name Loyengalani Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LOY MDE
ICAO Code HKLY SKRG
City Loyengalani Rionegro
Country Kenya Colombia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bogota
Elevation 1,195 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 36.720000 6.160000, -75.420000

Loyengalani (LOY) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Loyengalani Airport (LOY) in Loyengalani, Kenya to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 12,416 kilometers (7,715 miles / 6,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Kenya 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 00:33 in Loyengalani, it's 16:33 in Rionegro. With a 8-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 5,760 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Loyengalani Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Loyengalani (LOY) follows a heading of 85° (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 Loyengalani Airport (LOY) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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