BFL
Bakersfield
United States
5,726 km
3,558 miles
BOG
Bogota
Colombia
Distance
5,726 km
3,558 mi / 3,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
116°
east southeast

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BFL BOG
Airport Name Meadows Field El Dorado International Airport
IATA Code BFL BOG
ICAO Code KBFL SKBO
City Bakersfield Bogota
Country United States Colombia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Bogota
Elevation 510 ft 8,361 ft
Coordinates 35.430000, -119.060000 4.700000, -74.150000

Bakersfield (BFL) to Bogota (BOG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Meadows Field (BFL) in Bakersfield, United States to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia is 5,726 kilometers (3,558 miles / 3,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 United States with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:40 in Bakersfield, it's 13:40 in Bogota. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,851 feet between the two airports. El Dorado International Airport sits higher than Meadows Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bogota (BOG) to Bakersfield (BFL) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Meadows Field (BFL) and El Dorado International Airport (BOG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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