MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
17,712 km
11,006 miles
WLA
Wallal
Australia
Distance
17,712 km
11,006 mi / 9,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MDE WLA
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Wallal Airport
IATA Code MDE WLA
ICAO Code SKRG YWAL
City Rionegro Wallal
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Perth
Elevation 6,955 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -19.770000, 120.650000

Rionegro (MDE) to Wallal (WLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Wallal Airport (WLA) in Wallal, Australia is 17,712 kilometers (11,006 miles / 9,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 21:28 in Rionegro, it's 10:28 in Wallal. With a 13-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 6,955 feet between the two airports. Wallal 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 Wallal (WLA) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 129° (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 Wallal Airport (WLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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