MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
15,667 km
9,735 miles
WBM
Wapenamanda Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,667 km
9,735 mi / 8,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Bogota
Heading
269°
west

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MDE WBM
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Wapenamanda Airport
IATA Code MDE WBM
ICAO Code SKRG AYWD
City Rionegro N/A
Country Colombia Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 6,955 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -5.640000, 143.900000

Rionegro (MDE) to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) in Wapenamanda Airport, Papua New Guinea is 15,667 kilometers (9,735 miles / 8,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 14:09 in Rionegro, it's 05:09 in Wapenamanda Airport. 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 1,066 feet between the two airports. Wapenamanda 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 Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 87° (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 Wapenamanda Airport (WBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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