MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
14,594 km
9,069 miles
WJU
Wonju
South Korea
Distance
14,594 km
9,069 mi / 7,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Bogota
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE WJU
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Wonju Airport
IATA Code MDE WJU
ICAO Code SKRG RKNW
City Rionegro Wonju
Country Colombia South Korea
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Seoul
Elevation 6,955 ft 329 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 37.440000, 127.960000

Rionegro (MDE) to Wonju (WJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Wonju Airport (WJU) in Wonju, South Korea is 14,594 kilometers (9,069 miles / 7,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 South Korea. 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 16:24 in Rionegro, it's 06:24 in Wonju. With a 14-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 6,626 feet between the two airports. Wonju 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 Wonju (WJU) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 32° (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 Wonju Airport (WJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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