LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
18,299 km
11,371 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
18,299 km
11,371 mi / 9,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
45°
northeast

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LWY MDE
Airport Name Lawas Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LWY MDE
ICAO Code WBGW SKRG
City Lawas Rionegro
Country Malaysia Colombia
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Bogota
Elevation 5 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 4.850000, 115.410000 6.160000, -75.420000

Lawas (LWY) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 18,299 kilometers (11,371 miles / 9,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Malaysia with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:39 in Lawas, it's 17:39 in Rionegro. With a 13-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 6,950 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Lawas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Lawas (LWY) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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