BOG
Bogota
Colombia
15,097 km
9,381 miles
NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
Distance
15,097 km
9,381 mi / 8,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
32°
north northeast

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BOG NGQ
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Ngari Gunsa Airport
IATA Code BOG NGQ
ICAO Code SKBO ZUAL
City Bogota Shiquanhe
Country Colombia China
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 8,361 ft 14,022 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 32.100000, 80.050000

Bogota (BOG) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China is 15,097 kilometers (9,381 miles / 8,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:11 in Bogota, it's 02:11 in Shiquanhe. With a 13-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 5,661 feet between the two airports. Ngari Gunsa Airport sits higher than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). 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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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