BOG
Bogota
Colombia
4,555 km
2,831 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
4,555 km
2,831 mi / 2,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
134°
southeast

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BOG SDU
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code BOG SDU
ICAO Code SKBO SBRJ
City Bogota Rio De Janeiro
Country Colombia Brazil
Timezone America/Bogota America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 8,361 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Bogota (BOG) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 4,555 kilometers (2,831 miles / 2,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:02 in Bogota, it's 23:02 in Rio De Janeiro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,350 feet between the two airports. Santos Dumont 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 Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 308° (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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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