BOG
Bogota
Colombia
10,950 km
6,804 miles
FGI
Apia
Samoa
Distance
10,950 km
6,804 mi / 5,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Bogota
Heading
257°
west southwest

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BOG FGI
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Fagali'i Airport
IATA Code BOG FGI
ICAO Code SKBO NSFI
City Bogota Apia
Country Colombia Samoa
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Apia
Elevation 8,361 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -13.850000, -171.740000

Bogota (BOG) to Apia (FGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa is 10,950 kilometers (6,804 miles / 5,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Samoa. 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 12:33 in Bogota, it's 06:33 in Apia. With a 18-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 8,230 feet between the two airports. Fagali'i 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 Apia (FGI) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 87° (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 Fagali'i Airport (FGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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