MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
12,392 km
7,700 miles
WAC
Waca
Ethiopia
Distance
12,392 km
7,700 mi / 6,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

MDE WAC
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Waca Airport
IATA Code MDE WAC
ICAO Code SKRG HAWC
City Rionegro Waca
Country Colombia Ethiopia
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 6,955 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 7.170000, 37.170000

Rionegro (MDE) to Waca (WAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Waca Airport (WAC) in Waca, Ethiopia is 12,392 kilometers (7,700 miles / 6,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Ethiopia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:01 in Rionegro, it's 04:01 in Waca. With a 8-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 2,755 feet between the two airports. Waca 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 Waca (WAC) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 280° (west). 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 Waca Airport (WAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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