MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
14,404 km
8,950 miles
WLC
Walcha Airport
Australia
Distance
14,404 km
8,950 mi / 7,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Bogota
Heading
234°
southwest

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MDE WLC
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Walcha Airport
IATA Code MDE WLC
ICAO Code SKRG YWCH
City Rionegro N/A
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Sydney
Elevation 6,955 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -31.000000, 151.570000

Rionegro (MDE) to Walcha Airport (WLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Walcha Airport (WLC) in Walcha Airport, Australia is 14,404 kilometers (8,950 miles / 7,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Australia. 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 10:29 in Rionegro, it's 02:29 in Walcha Airport. With a 16-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. Walcha 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 Walcha Airport (WLC) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). 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 Walcha Airport (WLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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