Santiago to Bogota
5h 42m The flight from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) covers 4,251 km (2,641 miles) and takes approximately 5h 42m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 355°, passing near 14.4° S, 72.6° 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 | 7h 44m | 8h 09m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 5h 27m | 5h 52m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 4h 43m | 5h 09m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 5h 00m | 5h 25m |
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
| SCL | BOG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport | El Dorado International Airport |
| City | Santiago | Bogota |
| Country | Chile | Colombia |
| ICAO | SCEL | SKBO |
| Coordinates | -33.393, -70.7858 | 4.7016, -74.1469 |
| Elevation | 1,555 ft | 8,361 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Santiago to Bogota?
A non-stop flight from Santiago (SCL) to Bogota (BOG) takes about 5h 42m. The great-circle distance is 4,251 km (2,641 miles, 2,295 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 355°.
How far is Santiago from Bogota?
4,251 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 2,641 miles or 2,295 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 SCL and BOG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 4,251 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Santiago
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.