BOG
Bogota
Colombia
10,785 km
6,701 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
10,785 km
6,701 mi / 5,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
48°
northeast

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BOG SAW
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code BOG SAW
ICAO Code SKBO LTFJ
City Bogota Istanbul
Country Colombia Turkey
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 8,361 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 40.900000, 29.310000

Bogota (BOG) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 10,785 kilometers (6,701 miles / 5,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Turkey. 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 03:44 in Bogota, it's 11:44 in Istanbul. With a 8-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 8,049 feet between the two airports. Sabiha Gokcen 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 Istanbul (SAW) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 282° (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 Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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