BOG to CTG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) is 656 km (408 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 20m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (CTG to BOG).
How far is it from Bogota to Cartagena?
The great-circle distance between El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) is 656 km (408 mi, 354 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BOG to CTG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. CTG is roughly north of BOG.
How is the BOG to CTG route written in code?
The pair is written BOG-CTG in IATA codes and SKBO-SKCG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. El Dorado International Airport is BOG (SKBO), Rafael Nuñez International Airport is CTG (SKCG).
| BOG | CTG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | El Dorado International Airport | Rafael Nuñez International Airport |
| ICAO code | SKBO | SKCG |
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Elevation | 8,361 ft | 4 ft |
| Rank by connections | #100 | #819 |
Both ICAO codes start with S, the prefix ICAO assigns to South America, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
CTG sits 8,357 ft (2,547 m) lower than BOG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BOG to CTG
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV | Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia | AVA | Avianca | Active |
| CM | Copa Airlines | CMP | Copa | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: LA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bogota from Cartagena?
El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) are 656 km (408 mi, 354 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BOG to CTG?
A typical nonstop flight between BOG and CTG takes about 1h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is CTG from BOG?
Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) lies roughly north of El Dorado International Airport (BOG).
Which airlines fly BOG to CTG?
2 airlines appear on the BOG-CTG route in the open dataset, including Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, Copa Airlines.
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