The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) in Sainte Marie Airport, Madagascar is 13,767 kilometers (8,554 miles / 7,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:59 in Bogota, it's 05:59 in Sainte Marie Airport. With a 8-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 8,354 feet between the two airports. Sainte Marie 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 Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 264° (west). 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 Sainte Marie Airport (SMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.