BOG
Bogota
Colombia
3,593 km
2,233 miles
IWS
Houston
United States
Distance
3,593 km
2,233 mi / 1,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BOG IWS
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport West Houston Airport
IATA Code BOG IWS
ICAO Code SKBO KIWS
City Bogota Houston
Country Colombia United States
Timezone America/Bogota America/Chicago
Elevation 8,361 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 29.820000, -95.670000

Bogota (BOG) to Houston (IWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to West Houston Airport (IWS) in Houston, United States is 3,593 kilometers (2,233 miles / 1,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 12:56 in Bogota, it's 11:56 in Houston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,250 feet between the two airports. West Houston 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 Houston (IWS) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). 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 West Houston Airport (IWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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