São Paulo to Bogota
5h 48m The flight from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) covers 4,336 km (2,694 miles) and takes approximately 5h 48m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 313°, passing near 9.6° S, 60.9° 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 | 7h 53m | 8h 18m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 5h 34m | 5h 59m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 4h 49m | 5h 14m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 5h 06m | 5h 31m |
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
| GRU | BOG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | El Dorado International Airport |
| City | São Paulo | Bogota |
| Country | Brazil | Colombia |
| ICAO | SBGR | SKBO |
| Coordinates | -23.4313, -46.47 | 4.7016, -74.1469 |
| Elevation | 2,461 ft | 8,361 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from São Paulo to Bogota?
A non-stop flight from São Paulo (GRU) to Bogota (BOG) takes about 5h 48m. The great-circle distance is 4,336 km (2,694 miles, 2,341 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 313°.
How far is São Paulo from Bogota?
4,336 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 2,694 miles or 2,341 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 GRU and BOG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 4,336 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 São Paulo
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.