BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
6,445 km
4,005 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
6,445 km
4,005 mi / 3,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Bogota
Heading
323°
northwest

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BGA SEA
Airport Name Palonegro Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code BGA SEA
ICAO Code SKBG KSEA
City Bucaramanga Seattle
Country Colombia United States
Timezone America/Bogota America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,897 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 47.450000, -122.310000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 6,445 kilometers (4,005 miles / 3,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 01:34 in Bucaramanga, it's 22:34 in Seattle. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,465 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Palonegro Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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