BOG
Bogota
Colombia
1,370 km
851 miles
NCR
San Carlos
Nicaragua
Distance
1,370 km
851 mi / 740 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
302°
west northwest

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BOG NCR
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport San Carlos
IATA Code BOG NCR
ICAO Code SKBO MNSC
City Bogota San Carlos
Country Colombia Nicaragua
Timezone America/Bogota America/Managua
Elevation 8,361 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 11.130000, -84.770000

Bogota (BOG) to San Carlos (NCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to San Carlos (NCR) in San Carlos, Nicaragua is 1,370 kilometers (851 miles / 740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Nicaragua. 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 15:46 in Bogota, it's 14:46 in San Carlos.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,270 feet between the two airports. San Carlos 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 San Carlos (NCR) 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 San Carlos (NCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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