BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
8,195 km
5,092 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,195 km
5,092 mi / 4,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Bogota
Heading
38°
northeast

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BGA LHR
Airport Name Palonegro Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code BGA LHR
ICAO Code SKBG EGLL
City Bucaramanga London
Country Colombia United Kingdom
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/London
Elevation 3,897 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 51.470000, -0.460000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 8,195 kilometers (5,092 miles / 4,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:10 in Bucaramanga, it's 04:10 in London. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,814 feet between the two airports. London Heathrow Airport sits lower than Palonegro Airport.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Palonegro Airport (BGA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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