BOG
Bogota
Colombia
5,607 km
3,484 miles
SMO
Santa Monica
United States
Distance
5,607 km
3,484 mi / 3,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Bogota
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BOG SMO
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport
IATA Code BOG SMO
ICAO Code SKBO KSMO
City Bogota Santa Monica
Country Colombia United States
Timezone America/Bogota America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 8,361 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 34.020000, -118.450000

Bogota (BOG) to Santa Monica (SMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) in Santa Monica, United States is 5,607 kilometers (3,484 miles / 3,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 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 00:42 in Bogota, it's 21:42 in Santa Monica. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,191 feet between the two airports. Santa Monica Municipal 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 Santa Monica (SMO) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 115° (east southeast). 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 Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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