Airport Comparison
| MDE | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jose Maria Cordova International Airport | Wallops Flight Facility Airport |
| IATA Code | MDE | WAL |
| ICAO Code | SKRG | KWAL |
| City | Rionegro | Wallops Island |
| Country | Colombia | United States |
| Timezone | America/Bogota | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 6,955 ft | 40 ft |
| Coordinates | 6.160000, -75.420000 | 37.940000, -75.470000 |
Rionegro (MDE) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 3,534 kilometers (2,196 miles / 1,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 360°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
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 08:56 in Rionegro, it's 08:56 in Wallops Island.
There is a significant elevation difference of 6,915 feet between the two airports. Wallops Flight Facility 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 Wallops Island (WAL) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 180° (south). 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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.