MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
15,503 km
9,633 miles
WUX
Wuxi
China
Distance
15,503 km
9,633 mi / 8,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE WUX
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Sunan Shuofang International Airport
IATA Code MDE WUX
ICAO Code SKRG ZSWX
City Rionegro Wuxi
Country Colombia China
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 6,955 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 31.490000, 120.430000

Rionegro (MDE) to Wuxi (WUX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) in Wuxi, China is 15,503 kilometers (9,633 miles / 8,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 15:28 in Rionegro, it's 04:28 in Wuxi. 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 6,931 feet between the two airports. Sunan Shuofang International 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 Wuxi (WUX) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 25° (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 Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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