MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
5,546 km
3,446 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
5,546 km
3,446 mi / 2,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
177°
south

Airport Comparison

MDE WAP
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code MDE WAP
ICAO Code SKRG SCAP
City Rionegro Alto Palena
Country Colombia Chile
Timezone America/Bogota America/Santiago
Elevation 6,955 ft 794 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -43.610000, -71.810000

Rionegro (MDE) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 5,546 kilometers (3,446 miles / 2,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:20 in Rionegro, it's 22:20 in Alto Palena.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,161 feet between the two airports. Alto Palena 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 Alto Palena (WAP) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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