LWI
Lowai
Papua New Guinea
15,366 km
9,548 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
15,366 km
9,548 mi / 8,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
88°
east

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LWI MDE
Airport Name Lowai Airstrip Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LWI MDE
ICAO Code AYLO SKRG
City Lowai Rionegro
Country Papua New Guinea Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Bogota
Elevation 2,900 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -6.330000, 146.650000 6.160000, -75.420000

Lowai (LWI) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lowai Airstrip (LWI) in Lowai, Papua New Guinea to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 15,366 kilometers (9,548 miles / 8,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 01:02 in Lowai, it's 10:02 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 4,055 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Lowai Airstrip. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Lowai (LWI) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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