BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
9,218 km
5,728 miles
PRG
Prague
Czech Republic
Distance
9,218 km
5,728 mi / 4,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
40°
northeast

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BGA PRG
Airport Name Palonegro Airport Václav Havel Airport
IATA Code BGA PRG
ICAO Code SKBG LKPR
City Bucaramanga Prague
Country Colombia Czech Republic
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Prague
Elevation 3,897 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 50.100000, 14.260000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to Prague (PRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague, Czech Republic is 9,218 kilometers (5,728 miles / 4,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Czech Republic. 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 03:59 in Bucaramanga, it's 09:59 in Prague. 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 2,650 feet between the two airports. Václav Havel Airport sits lower than Palonegro Airport.

The return flight from Prague (PRG) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 273° (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 Václav Havel Airport (PRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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