BOG
Bogota
Colombia
5,620 km
3,492 miles
VNY
Van Nuys
United States
Distance
5,620 km
3,492 mi / 3,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Bogota
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BOG VNY
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Van Nuys Airport
IATA Code BOG VNY
ICAO Code SKBO KVNY
City Bogota Van Nuys
Country Colombia United States
Timezone America/Bogota America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 8,361 ft 802 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 34.210000, -118.490000

Bogota (BOG) to Van Nuys (VNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Van Nuys, United States is 5,620 kilometers (3,492 miles / 3,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 20:10 in Bogota, it's 17:10 in Van Nuys. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,559 feet between the two airports. Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys (VNY) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 116° (east 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 Van Nuys Airport (VNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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