BOG
Bogota
Colombia
18,398 km
11,432 miles
PLW
Palu-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
18,398 km
11,432 mi / 9,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BOG PLW
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Mutiara Airport
IATA Code BOG PLW
ICAO Code SKBO WAML
City Bogota Palu-Celebes Island
Country Colombia Indonesia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Makassar
Elevation 8,361 ft 284 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -0.920000, 119.910000

Bogota (BOG) to Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Mutiara Airport (PLW) in Palu-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 18,398 kilometers (11,432 miles / 9,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Indonesia. 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 14:02 in Bogota, it's 03:02 in Palu-Celebes Island. 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 8,077 feet between the two airports. Mutiara 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 Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). 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 Mutiara Airport (PLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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