ATH
Athens
Greece
10,139 km
6,300 miles
BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
Distance
10,139 km
6,300 mi / 5,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
280°
west

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ATH BGA
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Palonegro Airport
IATA Code ATH BGA
ICAO Code LGAV SKBG
City Athens Bucaramanga
Country Greece Colombia
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Bogota
Elevation 308 ft 3,897 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 7.130000, -73.180000

Athens (ATH) to Bucaramanga (BGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia is 10,139 kilometers (6,300 miles / 5,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Greece 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 08:49 in Athens, it's 01:49 in Bucaramanga. With a 7-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 3,589 feet between the two airports. Palonegro Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Bucaramanga (BGA) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 52° (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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Palonegro Airport (BGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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