BOG
Bogota
Colombia
18,891 km
11,739 miles
SIW
Parapat-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
Distance
18,891 km
11,739 mi / 10,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Bogota
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BOG SIW
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Parapat Airport
IATA Code BOG SIW
ICAO Code SKBO WIMP
City Bogota Parapat-Sumatra Island
Country Colombia Indonesia
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 8,361 ft 3,081 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 2.670000, 98.930000

Bogota (BOG) to Parapat-Sumatra Island (SIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Parapat Airport (SIW) in Parapat-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 18,891 kilometers (11,739 miles / 10,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 08:50 in Bogota, it's 20:50 in Parapat-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 5,280 feet between the two airports. Parapat 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 Parapat-Sumatra Island (SIW) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 317° (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 Parapat Airport (SIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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