BOG
Bogota
Colombia
19,261 km
11,968 miles
PKU
Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
Distance
19,261 km
11,968 mi / 10,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Bogota
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BOG PKU
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport
IATA Code BOG PKU
ICAO Code SKBO WIBB
City Bogota Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island
Country Colombia Indonesia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 8,361 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 0.460000, 101.440000

Bogota (BOG) to Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island (PKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (PKU) in Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 19,261 kilometers (11,968 miles / 10,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 22:19 in Bogota, it's 10:19 in Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island. With a 12-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 8,259 feet between the two airports. Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) 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 Pekanbaru-Sumatra Island (PKU) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 320° (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 Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Simpang Tiga) Airport (PKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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