The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China is 16,342 kilometers (10,155 miles / 8,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:01 in Bogota, it's 03:01 in Shangri-La. 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 8,361 feet between the two airports. Diqing 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 Shangri-La (DIG) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 349° (north 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 El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Diqing Airport (DIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.