Doha to Bogota
16h 55m The flight from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) covers 13,282 km (8,253 miles) and takes approximately 16h 55m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 292°, passing near 30.3° N, 16.7° 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 | 24h 09m | 24h 34m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 17h 02m | 17h 27m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 45m | 15h 11m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 38m | 16h 03m |
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
| DOH | BOG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hamad International Airport | El Dorado International Airport |
| City | Doha | Bogota |
| Country | Qatar | Colombia |
| ICAO | OTHH | SKBO |
| Coordinates | 25.2731, 51.6081 | 4.7016, -74.1469 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 8,361 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Doha to Bogota?
A non-stop flight from Doha (DOH) to Bogota (BOG) takes about 16h 55m. The great-circle distance is 13,282 km (8,253 miles, 7,172 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 292°.
How far is Doha from Bogota?
13,282 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,253 miles or 7,172 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 DOH and BOG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 13,282 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 16h 55m 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.