BOG
Bogota
Colombia
14,305 km
8,889 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
14,305 km
8,889 mi / 7,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BOG URC
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code BOG URC
ICAO Code SKBO ZWWW
City Bogota Urumqi
Country Colombia China
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 8,361 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 43.910000, 87.470000

Bogota (BOG) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 14,305 kilometers (8,889 miles / 7,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 China. 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 02:57 in Bogota, it's 15:57 in Urumqi. With a 13-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 6,236 feet between the two airports. Urumqi Diwopu International 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 Urumqi (URC) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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