MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
16,874 km
10,485 miles
WAV
Wave Hill Airport
Australia
Distance
16,874 km
10,485 mi / 9,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/Bogota
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MDE WAV
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Wave Hill Airport
IATA Code MDE WAV
ICAO Code SKRG YWAV
City Rionegro N/A
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Darwin
Elevation 6,955 ft 201 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -17.390000, 131.120000

Rionegro (MDE) to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) in Wave Hill Airport, Australia is 16,874 kilometers (10,485 miles / 9,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Australia. 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 05:18 in Rionegro, it's 19:48 in Wave Hill Airport. With a 14.5-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 6,754 feet between the two airports. Wave Hill 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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). 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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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