BOG
Bogota
Colombia
3,906 km
2,427 miles
LOU
Louisville
United States
Distance
3,906 km
2,427 mi / 2,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
344°
north northwest

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BOG LOU
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Bowman Field
IATA Code BOG LOU
ICAO Code SKBO KLOU
City Bogota Louisville
Country Colombia United States
Timezone America/Bogota America/New_York
Elevation 8,361 ft 546 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 38.230000, -85.660000

Bogota (BOG) to Louisville (LOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Bowman Field (LOU) in Louisville, United States is 3,906 kilometers (2,427 miles / 2,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 23:17 in Bogota, it's 23:17 in Louisville.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,815 feet between the two airports. Bowman Field 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 Louisville (LOU) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 160° (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 Bowman Field (LOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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