BOG
Bogota
Colombia
5,576 km
3,465 miles
EMT
El Monte
United States
Distance
5,576 km
3,465 mi / 3,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Bogota
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BOG EMT
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport San Gabriel Valley Airport
IATA Code BOG EMT
ICAO Code SKBO KEMT
City Bogota El Monte
Country Colombia United States
Timezone America/Bogota America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 8,361 ft 296 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 34.090000, -118.030000

Bogota (BOG) to El Monte (EMT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT) in El Monte, United States is 5,576 kilometers (3,465 miles / 3,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 16:14 in Bogota, it's 13:14 in El Monte. 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 8,065 feet between the two airports. San Gabriel Valley 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 El Monte (EMT) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 116° (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 El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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