BOG
Bogota
Colombia
16,050 km
9,973 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,050 km
9,973 mi / 8,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Bogota
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

BOG TFM
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code BOG TFM
ICAO Code SKBO AYTE
City Bogota Telefomin
Country Colombia Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 8,361 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Bogota (BOG) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 16,050 kilometers (9,973 miles / 8,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:18 in Bogota, it's 01:18 in Telefomin. With a 15-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 3,411 feet between the two airports. Telefomin 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 Telefomin (TFM) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 89° (east). 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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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