BOG
Bogota
Colombia
5,247 km
3,261 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
5,247 km
3,261 mi / 2,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Bogota
Heading
180°
south

Airport Comparison

BOG WCA
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code BOG WCA
ICAO Code SKBO SCST
City Bogota Castro
Country Colombia Chile
Timezone America/Bogota America/Santiago
Elevation 8,361 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Bogota (BOG) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 5,247 kilometers (3,261 miles / 2,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 Chile. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:26 in Bogota, it's 12:26 in Castro.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,210 feet between the two airports. Gamboa 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 Castro (WCA) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 359° (north). 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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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