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LHR to MDE: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Rio Negro (Jose Maria Córdova International Airport)
5,240 mi
8,433 km · 4,553 nm
10h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
5,240 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 44m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- MDE — Jose Maria Córdova International Airport · Rio Negro, Colombia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 mi away
Near MDE
- EOH · Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport12 mi away
- PAL · German Olano Air Base71 mi away
- OTU · Otu Airport76 mi away
- MQU · Mariquita Airport76 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LHR from MDE?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Rio Negro (MDE) is 5,240 miles (8,433 km, 4,553 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to MDE?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 44m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between London and Rio Negro?
Rio Negro is 6 hours behind London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to MDE?
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