BOG
Bogota
Colombia
17,471 km
10,856 miles
GLX
Galela-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,471 km
10,856 mi / 9,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Bogota
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BOG GLX
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Gamarmalamo Airport
IATA Code BOG GLX
ICAO Code SKBO WAMA
City Bogota Galela-Celebes Island
Country Colombia Indonesia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 8,361 ft 180 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 1.840000, 127.790000

Bogota (BOG) to Galela-Celebes Island (GLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Gamarmalamo Airport (GLX) in Galela-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 17,471 kilometers (10,856 miles / 9,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:02 in Bogota, it's 21:02 in Galela-Celebes Island. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,181 feet between the two airports. Gamarmalamo 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 Galela-Celebes Island (GLX) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). 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 Gamarmalamo Airport (GLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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