BOG
Bogota
Colombia
3,658 km
2,273 miles
SYI
Shelbyville
United States
Distance
3,658 km
2,273 mi / 1,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BOG SYI
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport
IATA Code BOG SYI
ICAO Code SKBO KSYI
City Bogota Shelbyville
Country Colombia United States
Timezone America/Bogota America/Chicago
Elevation 8,361 ft 800 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 35.600000, -86.400000

Bogota (BOG) to Shelbyville (SYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) in Shelbyville, United States is 3,658 kilometers (2,273 miles / 1,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:12 in Bogota, it's 21:12 in Shelbyville.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,561 feet between the two airports. Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal 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 Shelbyville (SYI) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 157° (south southeast). 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 Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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