MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
12,802 km
7,955 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
12,802 km
7,955 mi / 6,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

MDE WJR
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code MDE WJR
ICAO Code SKRG HKWJ
City Rionegro Wajir
Country Colombia Kenya
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 6,955 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 1.730000, 40.090000

Rionegro (MDE) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 12,802 kilometers (7,955 miles / 6,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:19 in Rionegro, it's 21:19 in Wajir. With a 8-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 6,185 feet between the two airports. Wajir 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 Wajir (WJR) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 278° (west). 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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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