BOG
Bogota
Colombia
5,945 km
3,694 miles
MER
Atwater
United States
Distance
5,945 km
3,694 mi / 3,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Bogota
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BOG MER
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Castle Airport
IATA Code BOG MER
ICAO Code SKBO KMER
City Bogota Atwater
Country Colombia United States
Timezone America/Bogota America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 8,361 ft 190 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 37.400000, -120.600000

Bogota (BOG) to Atwater (MER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Castle Airport (MER) in Atwater, United States is 5,945 kilometers (3,694 miles / 3,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 12:22 in Bogota, it's 09:22 in Atwater. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,171 feet between the two airports. Castle 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 Atwater (MER) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 116° (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 Castle Airport (MER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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