BOG
Bogota
Colombia
3,495 km
2,172 miles
GLS
Galveston
United States
Distance
3,495 km
2,172 mi / 1,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BOG GLS
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Scholes International At Galveston Airport
IATA Code BOG GLS
ICAO Code SKBO KGLS
City Bogota Galveston
Country Colombia United States
Timezone America/Bogota America/Chicago
Elevation 8,361 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 29.270000, -94.860000

Bogota (BOG) to Galveston (GLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) in Galveston, United States is 3,495 kilometers (2,172 miles / 1,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 00:04 in Bogota, it's 23:04 in Galveston.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,355 feet between the two airports. Scholes International At Galveston 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 Galveston (GLS) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 137° (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 Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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