BOG
Bogota
Colombia
17,566 km
10,915 miles
GES
South Cotabato
Philippines
Distance
17,566 km
10,915 mi / 9,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
299°
west northwest

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BOG GES
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Tambler Prinipal Airport
IATA Code BOG GES
ICAO Code SKBO RPMR
City Bogota South Cotabato
Country Colombia Philippines
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Manila
Elevation 8,361 ft 503 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 6.060000, 125.100000

Bogota (BOG) to South Cotabato (GES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Tambler Prinipal Airport (GES) in South Cotabato, Philippines is 17,566 kilometers (10,915 miles / 9,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Philippines. 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 11:37 in Bogota, it's 00:37 in South Cotabato. 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 7,858 feet between the two airports. Tambler Prinipal 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 South Cotabato (GES) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). 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 Tambler Prinipal Airport (GES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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