BOG
Bogota
Colombia
13,420 km
8,339 miles
PLX
Semey
Kazakhstan
Distance
13,420 km
8,339 mi / 7,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Bogota
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BOG PLX
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Semey International Airport
IATA Code BOG PLX
ICAO Code SKBO UASS
City Bogota Semey
Country Colombia Kazakhstan
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Almaty
Elevation 8,361 ft 759 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 50.350000, 80.230000

Bogota (BOG) to Semey (PLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Semey International Airport (PLX) in Semey, Kazakhstan is 13,420 kilometers (8,339 miles / 7,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 02:33 in Bogota, it's 12:33 in Semey. With a 10-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 7,602 feet between the two airports. Semey International 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 Semey (PLX) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Semey International Airport (PLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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