BOG
Bogota
Colombia
15,902 km
9,881 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,902 km
9,881 mi / 8,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Bogota
Heading
263°
west

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BOG OPU
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code BOG OPU
ICAO Code SKBO AYBM
City Bogota Balimo
Country Colombia Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 8,361 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Bogota (BOG) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 15,902 kilometers (9,881 miles / 8,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:10 in Bogota, it's 22:10 in Balimo. With a 15-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 8,310 feet between the two airports. Balimo 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 Balimo (OPU) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 93° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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