KWA
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
12,822 km
7,967 miles
MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
Distance
12,822 km
7,967 mi / 6,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Kwajalein
Heading
79°
east

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Airport Comparison

KWA MDE
Airport Name Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
IATA Code KWA MDE
ICAO Code PKWA SKRG
City Kwajalein Rionegro
Country Marshall Islands Colombia
Timezone Pacific/Kwajalein America/Bogota
Elevation 16 ft 6,955 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, 167.730000 6.160000, -75.420000

Kwajalein (KWA) to Rionegro (MDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia is 12,822 kilometers (7,967 miles / 6,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Marshall Islands 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 10:43 in Kwajalein, it's 17:43 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 6,939 feet between the two airports. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport sits higher than Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rionegro (MDE) to Kwajalein (KWA) follows a heading of 283° (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 Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) and Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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