AWK
Wake Island
UM
12,659 km
7,866 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
12,659 km
7,866 mi / 6,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
74°
east northeast

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AWK MDE
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code AWK MDE
ICAO Code PWAK SKRG
City Wake Island Rionegro
Country UM Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Wake America/Bogota
Elevation 23 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 6.160000, -75.420000

Wake Island (AWK) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 12,659 kilometers (7,866 miles / 6,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 UM with Colombia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:35 in Wake Island, it's 12:35 in Rionegro. With a 17-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 6,932 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Wake Island Airfield. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Wake Island Airfield (AWK) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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