BOG
Bogota
Colombia
16,029 km
9,960 miles
XYR
Yellow River Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,029 km
9,960 mi / 8,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Bogota
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

BOG XYR
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Edwaki Airport
IATA Code BOG XYR
ICAO Code SKBO AYED
City Bogota Yellow River Mission
Country Colombia Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 8,361 ft 190 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -3.880000, 141.790000

Bogota (BOG) to Yellow River Mission (XYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Edwaki Airport (XYR) in Yellow River Mission, Papua New Guinea is 16,029 kilometers (9,960 miles / 8,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 06:23 in Bogota, it's 21:23 in Yellow River Mission. 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 8,171 feet between the two airports. Edwaki 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 Yellow River Mission (XYR) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 87° (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 Edwaki Airport (XYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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