BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
4,138 km
2,571 miles
ORD
Chicago
United States
Distance
4,138 km
2,571 mi / 2,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
342°
north northwest

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BGA ORD
Airport Name Palonegro Airport Chicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA Code BGA ORD
ICAO Code SKBG KORD
City Bucaramanga Chicago
Country Colombia United States
Timezone America/Bogota America/Chicago
Elevation 3,897 ft 680 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 41.980000, -87.910000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to Chicago (ORD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, United States is 4,138 kilometers (2,571 miles / 2,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:34 in Bucaramanga, it's 19:34 in Chicago.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,217 feet between the two airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport sits lower than Palonegro Airport.

The return flight from Chicago (ORD) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 155° (south 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 Palonegro Airport (BGA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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