Bogota to Hong Kong
21h 24m The flight from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) covers 16,886 km (10,492 miles) and takes approximately 21h 24m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 344°, passing near 71.7° N, 132.3° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 30h 42m | 31h 07m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 21h 39m | 22h 04m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 18h 46m | 19h 11m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 19h 52m | 20h 17m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| BOG | HKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | El Dorado International Airport | Hong Kong International Airport |
| City | Bogota | Hong Kong |
| Country | Colombia | Hong Kong |
| ICAO | SKBO | VHHH |
| Coordinates | 4.7016, -74.1469 | 22.3118, 113.9149 |
| Elevation | 8,361 ft | 28 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Bogota to Hong Kong?
A non-stop flight from Bogota (BOG) to Hong Kong (HKG) takes about 21h 24m. The great-circle distance is 16,886 km (10,492 miles, 9,118 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 344°.
How far is Bogota from Hong Kong?
16,886 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 10,492 miles or 9,118 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between BOG and HKG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 16,886 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 21h 24m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.