BOG
Bogota
Colombia
2,954 km
1,835 miles
JAL
Xalapa
Mexico
Distance
2,954 km
1,835 mi / 1,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BOG JAL
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport El Lencero Airport
IATA Code BOG JAL
ICAO Code SKBO MMJA
City Bogota Xalapa
Country Colombia Mexico
Timezone America/Bogota America/Mexico_City
Elevation 8,361 ft 3,127 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 19.480000, -96.800000

Bogota (BOG) to Xalapa (JAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to El Lencero Airport (JAL) in Xalapa, Mexico is 2,954 kilometers (1,835 miles / 1,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Mexico. 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 20:33 in Bogota, it's 19:33 in Xalapa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,234 feet between the two airports. El Lencero 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 Xalapa (JAL) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 121° (east 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 El Lencero Airport (JAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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