AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
8,562 km
5,320 miles
BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
Distance
8,562 km
5,320 mi / 4,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
265°
west

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AMS BGA
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Palonegro Airport
IATA Code AMS BGA
ICAO Code EHAM SKBG
City Amsterdam Bucaramanga
Country Netherlands Colombia
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Bogota
Elevation -11 ft 3,897 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 7.130000, -73.180000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Bucaramanga (BGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia is 8,562 kilometers (5,320 miles / 4,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Netherlands with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:48 in Amsterdam, it's 19:48 in Bucaramanga. With a 6-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 3,908 feet between the two airports. Palonegro Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Bucaramanga (BGA) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 38° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Palonegro Airport (BGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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