MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
9,506 km
5,907 miles
WAA
Wales
United States
Distance
9,506 km
5,907 mi / 5,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Bogota
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE WAA
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Wales Airport
IATA Code MDE WAA
ICAO Code SKRG PAIW
City Rionegro Wales
Country Colombia United States
Timezone America/Bogota America/Anchorage
Elevation 6,955 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 65.620000, -168.090000

Rionegro (MDE) to Wales (WAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Wales Airport (WAA) in Wales, United States is 9,506 kilometers (5,907 miles / 5,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:09 in Rionegro, it's 06:09 in Wales. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,929 feet between the two airports. Wales 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 Wales (WAA) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Wales Airport (WAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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