BOG
Bogota
Colombia
14,061 km
8,737 miles
TQN
Taloqan
Afghanistan
Distance
14,061 km
8,737 mi / 7,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Bogota
Heading
36°
northeast

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BOG TQN
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Talolqan Airport
IATA Code BOG TQN
ICAO Code SKBO OATQ
City Bogota Taloqan
Country Colombia Afghanistan
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Kabul
Elevation 8,361 ft 2,606 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 36.770000, 69.530000

Bogota (BOG) to Taloqan (TQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Talolqan Airport (TQN) in Taloqan, Afghanistan is 14,061 kilometers (8,737 miles / 7,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 18:58 in Bogota, it's 04:28 in Taloqan. With a 9.5-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 5,755 feet between the two airports. Talolqan 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 Taloqan (TQN) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 313° (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 Talolqan Airport (TQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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