MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
15,542 km
9,657 miles
WAO
Wabo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,542 km
9,657 mi / 8,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Bogota
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

MDE WAO
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Wabo Airport
IATA Code MDE WAO
ICAO Code SKRG AYWB
City Rionegro Wabo
Country Colombia Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 6,955 ft 132 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -6.990000, 145.080000

Rionegro (MDE) to Wabo (WAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Wabo Airport (WAO) in Wabo, Papua New Guinea is 15,542 kilometers (9,657 miles / 8,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:10 in Rionegro, it's 22:10 in Wabo. 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 6,823 feet between the two airports. Wabo 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 Wabo (WAO) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 89° (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 Wabo Airport (WAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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