MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
5,465 km
3,396 miles
WCH
Chaiten
Chile
Distance
5,465 km
3,396 mi / 2,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
177°
south

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MDE WCH
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Chaiten Airport
IATA Code MDE WCH
ICAO Code SKRG SCTN
City Rionegro Chaiten
Country Colombia Chile
Timezone America/Bogota America/Santiago
Elevation 6,955 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -42.930000, -72.700000

Rionegro (MDE) to Chaiten (WCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Chaiten Airport (WCH) in Chaiten, Chile is 5,465 kilometers (3,396 miles / 2,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 16:41 in Rionegro, it's 18:41 in Chaiten.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,942 feet between the two airports. Chaiten 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 Chaiten (WCH) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 356° (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 Chaiten Airport (WCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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