BOG
Bogota
Colombia
17,069 km
10,606 miles
BQW
Balgo Hill Airport
Australia
Distance
17,069 km
10,606 mi / 9,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
232°
southwest

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BOG BQW
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Balgo Hill Airport
IATA Code BOG BQW
ICAO Code SKBO YBGO
City Bogota N/A
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Perth
Elevation 8,361 ft 439 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -20.150000, 127.970000

Bogota (BOG) to Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) in Balgo Hill Airport, Australia is 17,069 kilometers (10,606 miles / 9,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 22:22 in Bogota, it's 11:22 in Balgo Hill Airport. 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 7,922 feet between the two airports. Balgo Hill Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 123° (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 El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Balgo Hill Airport (BQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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