Bogota to Seoul
18h 53m The flight from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) covers 14,864 km (9,236 miles) and takes approximately 18h 53m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 337°, passing near 61.3° N, 121.9° 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 | 27h 02m | 27h 27m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 19h 03m | 19h 29m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 16h 31m | 16h 56m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 17h 29m | 17h 54m |
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 | ICN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | El Dorado International Airport | Incheon International Airport |
| City | Bogota | Seoul |
| Country | Colombia | South Korea |
| ICAO | SKBO | RKSI |
| Coordinates | 4.7016, -74.1469 | 37.4691, 126.451 |
| Elevation | 8,361 ft | 23 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Bogota to Seoul?
A non-stop flight from Bogota (BOG) to Seoul (ICN) takes about 18h 53m. The great-circle distance is 14,864 km (9,236 miles, 8,026 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 337°.
How far is Bogota from Seoul?
14,864 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 9,236 miles or 8,026 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 ICN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 14,864 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 18h 53m 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.