MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
15,589 km
9,686 miles
WHU
Wuhu
China
Distance
15,589 km
9,686 mi / 8,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
341°
north northwest

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MDE WHU
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Wuhu Air Base
IATA Code MDE WHU
ICAO Code SKRG ZSWU
City Rionegro Wuhu
Country Colombia China
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 6,955 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 31.390000, 118.410000

Rionegro (MDE) to Wuhu (WHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Wuhu Air Base (WHU) in Wuhu, China is 15,589 kilometers (9,686 miles / 8,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 China. 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 13:31 in Rionegro, it's 02:31 in Wuhu. With a 13-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 6,955 feet between the two airports. Wuhu Air Base 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 Wuhu (WHU) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 22° (north northeast). 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 Wuhu Air Base (WHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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