MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
8,062 km
5,009 miles
XLU
Leo
Burkina Faso
Distance
8,062 km
5,009 mi / 4,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Bogota
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

MDE XLU
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Leo Airport
IATA Code MDE XLU
ICAO Code SKRG DFCL
City Rionegro Leo
Country Colombia Burkina Faso
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 6,955 ft 1,181 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 11.100000, -2.100000

Rionegro (MDE) to Leo (XLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Leo Airport (XLU) in Leo, Burkina Faso is 8,062 kilometers (5,009 miles / 4,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Burkina Faso. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:47 in Rionegro, it's 15:47 in Leo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,774 feet between the two airports. Leo Airport sits lower than Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leo (XLU) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 273° (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 Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) and Leo Airport (XLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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