MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
14,750 km
9,165 miles
WGE
Walgett Airport
Australia
Distance
14,750 km
9,165 mi / 7,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Bogota
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MDE WGE
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Walgett Airport
IATA Code MDE WGE
ICAO Code SKRG YWLG
City Rionegro N/A
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Sydney
Elevation 6,955 ft 439 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -30.030000, 148.130000

Rionegro (MDE) to Walgett Airport (WGE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Walgett Airport (WGE) in Walgett Airport, Australia is 14,750 kilometers (9,165 miles / 7,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:54 in Rionegro, it's 17:54 in Walgett Airport. With a 16-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 6,516 feet between the two airports. Walgett 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 Walgett Airport (WGE) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). 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 Walgett Airport (WGE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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