LRE
Longreach
Australia
15,358 km
9,543 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
15,358 km
9,543 mi / 8,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
108°
east southeast

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LRE MDE
Airport Name Longreach Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LRE MDE
ICAO Code YLRE SKRG
City Longreach Rionegro
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Bogota
Elevation 627 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -23.430000, 144.280000 6.160000, -75.420000

Longreach (LRE) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Longreach Airport (LRE) in Longreach, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 15,358 kilometers (9,543 miles / 8,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 00:11 in Longreach, it's 09:11 in Rionegro. With a 15-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 6,328 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Longreach Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Longreach (LRE) follows a heading of 241° (west 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 Longreach Airport (LRE) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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