BOG
Bogota
Colombia
16,914 km
10,510 miles
HIM
Hingurakgoda
Sri Lanka
Distance
16,914 km
10,510 mi / 9,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/Bogota
Heading
63°
east northeast

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BOG HIM
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Minneriya Airport
IATA Code BOG HIM
ICAO Code SKBO VCCH
City Bogota Hingurakgoda
Country Colombia Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Colombo
Elevation 8,361 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 8.050000, 80.980000

Bogota (BOG) to Hingurakgoda (HIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Minneriya Airport (HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka is 16,914 kilometers (10,510 miles / 9,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 09:11 in Bogota, it's 19:41 in Hingurakgoda. With a 10.5-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 8,191 feet between the two airports. Minneriya 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 Hingurakgoda (HIM) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). 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 Minneriya Airport (HIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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