BOG
Bogota
Colombia
11,046 km
6,864 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
11,046 km
6,864 mi / 5,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Bogota
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BOG MDY
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code BOG MDY
ICAO Code SKBO PMDY
City Bogota Midway Atoll
Country Colombia UM
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Midway
Elevation 8,361 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 28.200000, -177.380000

Bogota (BOG) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 11,046 kilometers (6,864 miles / 5,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:27 in Bogota, it's 02:27 in Midway Atoll. With a 6-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 8,349 feet between the two airports. Henderson Field 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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 79° (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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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