BOG
Bogota
Colombia
11,108 km
6,902 miles
ESB
Ankara
Turkey
Distance
11,108 km
6,902 mi / 5,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
48°
northeast

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BOG ESB
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Esenboga International Airport
IATA Code BOG ESB
ICAO Code SKBO LTAC
City Bogota Ankara
Country Colombia Turkey
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 8,361 ft 3,125 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 40.130000, 33.000000

Bogota (BOG) to Ankara (ESB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Esenboga International Airport (ESB) in Ankara, Turkey is 11,108 kilometers (6,902 miles / 5,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Turkey. 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 07:36 in Bogota, it's 15:36 in Ankara. With a 8-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 5,236 feet between the two airports. Esenboga International 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 Ankara (ESB) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 285° (west 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 Esenboga International Airport (ESB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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