BOG
Bogota
Colombia
17,800 km
11,060 miles
ZAM
Zamboanga City
Philippines
Distance
17,800 km
11,060 mi / 9,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
306°
northwest

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BOG ZAM
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Zamboanga International Airport
IATA Code BOG ZAM
ICAO Code SKBO RPMZ
City Bogota Zamboanga City
Country Colombia Philippines
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Manila
Elevation 8,361 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 6.920000, 122.060000

Bogota (BOG) to Zamboanga City (ZAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) in Zamboanga City, Philippines is 17,800 kilometers (11,060 miles / 9,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Philippines. 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 12:52 in Bogota, it's 01:52 in Zamboanga City. With a 13-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 8,328 feet between the two airports. Zamboanga 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 Zamboanga City (ZAM) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). 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 Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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