BOG
Bogota
Colombia
13,667 km
8,492 miles
RKT
Ras Al Khaimah
United Arab Emirates
Distance
13,667 km
8,492 mi / 7,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Bogota
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BOG RKT
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
IATA Code BOG RKT
ICAO Code SKBO OMRK
City Bogota Ras Al Khaimah
Country Colombia United Arab Emirates
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Dubai
Elevation 8,361 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 25.610000, 55.940000

Bogota (BOG) to Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates is 13,667 kilometers (8,492 miles / 7,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 United Arab Emirates. 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 07:17 in Bogota, it's 16:17 in Ras Al Khaimah. With a 9-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 8,259 feet between the two airports. Ras Al Khaimah International 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 Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 295° (west 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 Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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