BOG
Bogota
Colombia
9,483 km
5,893 miles
PQS
Pilot Station
United States
Distance
9,483 km
5,893 mi / 5,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Bogota
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BOG PQS
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Pilot Station Airport
IATA Code BOG PQS
ICAO Code SKBO K0AK
City Bogota Pilot Station
Country Colombia United States
Timezone America/Bogota America/Nome
Elevation 8,361 ft 473 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 61.960000, -162.940000

Bogota (BOG) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 9,483 kilometers (5,893 miles / 5,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 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 15:20 in Bogota, it's 11:20 in Pilot Station. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,888 feet between the two airports. Pilot Station 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 Pilot Station (PQS) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 89° (east). 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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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