BOG
Bogota
Colombia
16,862 km
10,478 miles
RML
Colombo
Sri Lanka
Distance
16,862 km
10,478 mi / 9,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Bogota
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BOG RML
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport
IATA Code BOG RML
ICAO Code SKBO VCCC
City Bogota Colombo
Country Colombia Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Colombo
Elevation 8,361 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 6.820000, 79.890000

Bogota (BOG) to Colombo (RML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) in Colombo, Sri Lanka is 16,862 kilometers (10,478 miles / 9,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 10:17 in Bogota, it's 20:47 in Colombo. With a 10.5-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 8,339 feet between the two airports. Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana 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 Colombo (RML) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 293° (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 Colombo Int Arpt Ratmalana Airport (RML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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