MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
12,887 km
8,008 miles
WAE
Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
12,887 km
8,008 mi / 6,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MDE WAE
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
IATA Code MDE WAE
ICAO Code SKRG OEWD
City Rionegro N/A
Country Colombia Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 6,955 ft 2,062 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 20.500000, 45.200000

Rionegro (MDE) to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport, Saudi Arabia is 12,887 kilometers (8,008 miles / 6,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:57 in Rionegro, it's 12:57 in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport. With a 8-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 4,893 feet between the two airports. Wadi Al Dawasir 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 Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). 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 Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.