KWM
Kowanyama
Australia
15,832 km
9,838 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
15,832 km
9,838 mi / 8,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

KWM MDE
Airport Name Kowanyama Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code KWM MDE
ICAO Code YKOW SKRG
City Kowanyama Rionegro
Country Australia Colombia
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Bogota
Elevation 35 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -15.490000, 141.750000 6.160000, -75.420000

Kowanyama (KWM) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kowanyama Airport (KWM) in Kowanyama, Australia to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 15,832 kilometers (9,838 miles / 8,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Australia 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 04:30 in Kowanyama, it's 13:30 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 6,920 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Kowanyama Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Kowanyama (KWM) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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