MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
11,919 km
7,406 miles
WIR
Wairoa
New Zealand
Distance
11,919 km
7,406 mi / 6,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Bogota
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MDE WIR
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Wairoa Airport
IATA Code MDE WIR
ICAO Code SKRG NZWO
City Rionegro Wairoa
Country Colombia New Zealand
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 6,955 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -39.010000, 177.410000

Rionegro (MDE) to Wairoa (WIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Wairoa Airport (WIR) in Wairoa, New Zealand is 11,919 kilometers (7,406 miles / 6,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 New Zealand. 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 20:29 in Rionegro, it's 14:29 in Wairoa. With a 18-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 6,913 feet between the two airports. Wairoa 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 Wairoa (WIR) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 96° (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 Wairoa Airport (WIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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