BOG
Bogota
Colombia
816 km
507 miles
PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
Distance
816 km
507 mi / 440 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Bogota
Heading
212°
south southwest

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BOG PTZ
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Rio Amazonas Airport
IATA Code BOG PTZ
ICAO Code SKBO SESM
City Bogota Shell Mera
Country Colombia Ecuador
Timezone America/Bogota America/Guayaquil
Elevation 8,361 ft 3,465 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -1.510000, -78.060000

Bogota (BOG) to Shell Mera (PTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador is 816 kilometers (507 miles / 440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Ecuador. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:52 in Bogota, it's 19:52 in Shell Mera.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,896 feet between the two airports. Rio Amazonas 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 Shell Mera (PTZ) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). 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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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