BOG
Bogota
Colombia
16,593 km
10,311 miles
TJV
Thanjavur
India
Distance
16,593 km
10,311 mi / 8,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Bogota
Heading
60°
east northeast

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BOG TJV
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Tanjore Air Force Base
IATA Code BOG TJV
ICAO Code SKBO VOTJ
City Bogota Thanjavur
Country Colombia India
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 8,361 ft 253 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 10.720000, 79.100000

Bogota (BOG) to Thanjavur (TJV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Tanjore Air Force Base (TJV) in Thanjavur, India is 16,593 kilometers (10,311 miles / 8,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 India. 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 19:57 in Bogota, it's 06:27 in Thanjavur. 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 8,108 feet between the two airports. Tanjore Air Force Base 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 Thanjavur (TJV) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 299° (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 Tanjore Air Force Base (TJV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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