BOG
Bogota
Colombia
9,513 km
5,911 miles
CIL
Council
United States
Distance
9,513 km
5,911 mi / 5,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Bogota
Heading
335°
north northwest

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BOG CIL
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Council Airport
IATA Code BOG CIL
ICAO Code SKBO KK29
City Bogota Council
Country Colombia United States
Timezone America/Bogota America/Nome
Elevation 8,361 ft 100 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 64.900000, -163.700000

Bogota (BOG) to Council (CIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Council Airport (CIL) in Council, United States is 9,513 kilometers (5,911 miles / 5,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:25 in Bogota, it's 11:25 in Council. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,261 feet between the two airports. Council 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 Council (CIL) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 88° (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 El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Council Airport (CIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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