LXU
Lukulu
Zambia
11,108 km
6,902 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,108 km
6,902 mi / 5,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
274°
west

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LXU MDE
Airport Name Lukulu Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code LXU MDE
ICAO Code FLLK SKRG
City Lukulu Rionegro
Country Zambia Colombia
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Bogota
Elevation 3,480 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -14.370000, 23.250000 6.160000, -75.420000

Lukulu (LXU) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,108 kilometers (6,902 miles / 5,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Zambia 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 21:23 in Lukulu, it's 14:23 in Rionegro. With a 7-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 3,475 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Lukulu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Lukulu (LXU) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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