MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
11,327 km
7,038 miles
WLS
Wallis Island
WF
Distance
11,327 km
7,038 mi / 6,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Bogota
Heading
258°
west southwest

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MDE WLS
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Hihifo Airport
IATA Code MDE WLS
ICAO Code SKRG NLWW
City Rionegro Wallis Island
Country Colombia WF
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Wallis
Elevation 6,955 ft 79 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 -13.240000, -176.200000

Rionegro (MDE) to Wallis Island (WLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Hihifo Airport (WLS) in Wallis Island, WF is 11,327 kilometers (7,038 miles / 6,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 WF. 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 05:48 in Rionegro, it's 22:48 in Wallis Island. With a 17-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 6,876 feet between the two airports. Hihifo 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 Wallis Island (WLS) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 86° (east). 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 Hihifo Airport (WLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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