BOG
Bogota
Colombia
15,505 km
9,635 miles
ZGL
South Galway Airport
Australia
Distance
15,505 km
9,635 mi / 8,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Bogota
Heading
235°
southwest

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BOG ZGL
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport South Galway Airport
IATA Code BOG ZGL
ICAO Code SKBO YSGW
City Bogota N/A
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 8,361 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -25.680000, 142.110000

Bogota (BOG) to South Galway Airport (ZGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to South Galway Airport (ZGL) in South Galway Airport, Australia is 15,505 kilometers (9,635 miles / 8,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:47 in Bogota, it's 00:47 in South Galway Airport. With a 15-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 8,245 feet between the two airports. South Galway 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 South Galway Airport (ZGL) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 115° (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 South Galway Airport (ZGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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