BOG
Bogota
Colombia
656 km
407 miles
CTG
Cartagena
Colombia
Distance
656 km
407 mi / 354 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
347°
north northwest

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BOG CTG
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Rafael Nunez International Airport
IATA Code BOG CTG
ICAO Code SKBO SKCG
City Bogota Cartagena
Country Colombia Colombia
Timezone America/Bogota America/Bogota
Elevation 8,361 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 10.440000, -75.510000

Bogota (BOG) to Cartagena (CTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena, Colombia is 656 kilometers (407 miles / 354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Colombia. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 10:05 in Bogota, it's 10:05 in Cartagena.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,357 feet between the two airports. Rafael Nunez International Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cartagena (CTG) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 167° (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 El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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