KAY
Wakaya Island
Fiji
11,860 km
7,369 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
11,860 km
7,369 mi / 6,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
89°
east

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Airport Comparison

KAY MDE
Airport Name Wakaya Island Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code KAY MDE
ICAO Code NFNW SKRG
City Wakaya Island Rionegro
Country Fiji Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Bogota
Elevation 130 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates -17.620000, 179.020000 6.160000, -75.420000

Wakaya Island (KAY) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wakaya Island Airport (KAY) in Wakaya Island, Fiji to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 11,860 kilometers (7,369 miles / 6,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Fiji with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:28 in Wakaya Island, it's 02:28 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 6,825 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Wakaya Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Wakaya Island (KAY) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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