BOG
Bogota
Colombia
4,530 km
2,815 miles
DSM
Des Moines
United States
Distance
4,530 km
2,815 mi / 2,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BOG DSM
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Des Moines International Airport
IATA Code BOG DSM
ICAO Code SKBO KDSM
City Bogota Des Moines
Country Colombia United States
Timezone America/Bogota America/Chicago
Elevation 8,361 ft 958 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 41.500000, -93.700000

Bogota (BOG) to Des Moines (DSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States is 4,530 kilometers (2,815 miles / 2,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 05:00 in Bogota, it's 04:00 in Des Moines.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,403 feet between the two airports. Des Moines 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 Des Moines (DSM) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 149° (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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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