Airport Comparison
Lai (LTC) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Lai Airport (LTC) in Lai, Chad to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 10,083 kilometers (6,266 miles / 5,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Chad 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 18:05 in Lai, it's 12:05 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 5,784 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Lai Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Lai (LTC) follows a heading of 80° (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 Lai Airport (LTC) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.