BOG
Bogota
Colombia
16,441 km
10,216 miles
ZHM
Shamshernagar
Bangladesh
Distance
16,441 km
10,216 mi / 8,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Bogota
Heading
24°
north northeast

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BOG ZHM
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Shamshernagar Airport
IATA Code BOG ZHM
ICAO Code SKBO VGSH
City Bogota Shamshernagar
Country Colombia Bangladesh
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 8,361 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 24.420000, 91.880000

Bogota (BOG) to Shamshernagar (ZHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) in Shamshernagar, Bangladesh is 16,441 kilometers (10,216 miles / 8,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Bangladesh. 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 21:26 in Bogota, it's 08:26 in Shamshernagar. With a 11-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 8,305 feet between the two airports. Shamshernagar 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 Shamshernagar (ZHM) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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