BOG
Bogota
Colombia
714 km
444 miles
SMR
Santa Marta
Colombia
Distance
714 km
444 mi / 385 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
359°
north

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BOG SMR
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Simon Bolivar International Airport
IATA Code BOG SMR
ICAO Code SKBO SKSM
City Bogota Santa Marta
Country Colombia Colombia
Timezone America/Bogota America/Bogota
Elevation 8,361 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 11.120000, -74.230000

Bogota (BOG) to Santa Marta (SMR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) in Santa Marta, Colombia is 714 kilometers (444 miles / 385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Colombia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 08:57 in Bogota, it's 08:57 in Santa Marta.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,339 feet between the two airports. Simon Bolivar 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 Santa Marta (SMR) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 179° (south). 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 Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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