BOG
Bogota
Colombia
16,469 km
10,234 miles
MCV
McArthur River Mine
Australia
Distance
16,469 km
10,234 mi / 8,893 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14.5h
America/Bogota
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BOG MCV
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport McArthur River Mine Airport
IATA Code BOG MCV
ICAO Code SKBO YMHU
City Bogota McArthur River Mine
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Darwin
Elevation 8,361 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -16.440000, 136.080000

Bogota (BOG) to McArthur River Mine (MCV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) in McArthur River Mine, Australia is 16,469 kilometers (10,234 miles / 8,893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:56 in Bogota, it's 07:26 in McArthur River Mine. With a 14.5-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 8,230 feet between the two airports. McArthur River Mine 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 McArthur River Mine (MCV) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 108° (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 McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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