BOG
Bogota
Colombia
5,971 km
3,710 miles
SJZ
Velas
Portugal
Distance
5,971 km
3,710 mi / 3,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Bogota
Heading
44°
northeast

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BOG SJZ
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Sao Jorge Airport
IATA Code BOG SJZ
ICAO Code SKBO LPSJ
City Bogota Velas
Country Colombia Portugal
Timezone America/Bogota Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 8,361 ft 311 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 38.670000, -28.180000

Bogota (BOG) to Velas (SJZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Velas, Portugal is 5,971 kilometers (3,710 miles / 3,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:44 in Bogota, it's 06:44 in Velas. 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 8,050 feet between the two airports. Sao Jorge 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 Velas (SJZ) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). 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 Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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