BOG
Bogota
Colombia
17,178 km
10,674 miles
SOQ
Sorong-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,178 km
10,674 mi / 9,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Bogota
Heading
278°
west

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BOG SOQ
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Sorong (Jefman) Airport
IATA Code BOG SOQ
ICAO Code SKBO WASS
City Bogota Sorong-Papua Island
Country Colombia Indonesia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 8,361 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -0.930000, 131.120000

Bogota (BOG) to Sorong-Papua Island (SOQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) in Sorong-Papua Island, Indonesia is 17,178 kilometers (10,674 miles / 9,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 16:18 in Bogota, it's 06:18 in Sorong-Papua Island. With a 14-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 8,351 feet between the two airports. Sorong (Jefman) 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 Sorong-Papua Island (SOQ) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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