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Bogota

El Nuevo Dorado International

SKBO
726
Flights/Day
16:49
Local Time
Bogota
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About El Nuevo Dorado International

Bogota's high altitude (8,361 ft) affects aircraft performance but turbulence is generally light. Afternoon clouds develop daily over the Andes.

Is Bogota El Dorado Airport turbulent?

Bogota sits at 2,548m (8,360 feet) in the Andes, making it one of the world's highest major airports. The surrounding mountain terrain creates turbulence on approach, particularly when afternoon thermals develop. The high altitude affects aircraft performance, requiring longer runways and sometimes restricting takeoff weights. Weather patterns are influenced by both Pacific and Caribbean moisture.

  • El Dorado sits at 2,548m, one of the highest major airports globally
  • Afternoon thermals create bumpy approach conditions
  • Temperature range is remarkably consistent at 45-67F year-round
How does Bogota's altitude affect flying?

The thin air at 8,360 feet reduces engine performance and lift, requiring longer takeoff rolls and sometimes weight restrictions. Aircraft approach faster than at sea-level airports. The surrounding Andes peaks rise even higher, requiring careful navigation. Pilots receive special training for high-altitude airport operations.

When is the smoothest time to fly from Bogota?

Morning flights offer the calmest conditions before afternoon thermals develop. The dry season (December-March and June-August) has clearer skies. The rainy seasons bring afternoon thunderstorms but rarely cause major delays. The consistently mild temperatures (never hot, never cold) actually make operations more predictable than many airports.

Is turbulence at Bogota dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Bogota?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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AV AV9326
airbus a320-214
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Local
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16:55
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AV AV9798
airbus a319-115
16:57
Local
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FX FX202
17:00
Local
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AV AV9365
17:00
Local
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LA LA4048
17:00
Local
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17:00
Local
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AV AV8534
17:00
Local
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17:00
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9R8898
17:00
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AV AV244
17:05
Local
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9R8886
17:05
Local
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AV AV9798
17:05
Local
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EK EK214
17:05
Local
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AV AV9239
17:08
Local
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P5 P57276
boeing 737-8v3
17:10
Local
BOG BAQ
LA LA4124
airbus a320-214
17:10
Local
BOG MDE
JA5118
17:10
Local
BOG CLO
LA LA4065
17:10
Local
BOG CTG
LA LA4108
airbus a320-233
17:10
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VE9026
17:15
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LA LA4210
airbus a320-214
17:15
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BOG APO
9R8898
17:15
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LA LA2387
17:15
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LA LA4124
17:15
Local
BOG AXM
LA LA4254
airbus a320-214
17:15
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AV AV4830
17:15
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AV AV8536
17:15
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AV AV9841
17:15
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LA LA4065
17:20
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P57244
17:20
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17:20
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17:25
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airbus a320-233
17:25
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BOG CLO
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boeing 737-8v3
17:25
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AV AV182
17:25
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17:25
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LA LA4210
airbus a320-214
17:25
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LA LA4174
17:25
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BOG MDE
JA5122
17:25
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LA LA4184
airbus a320-214
17:30
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boeing 737-8v3
17:30
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9R8724
17:30
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VE9038
17:30
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AV AV9528
17:30
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9R8712
17:30
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17:30
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17:35
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17:35
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VE4873
17:35
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17:35
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17:37
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17:40
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9R8754
17:40
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17:40
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17:40
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airbus a320-214
17:40
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LA LA4098
17:40
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17:41
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17:45
Local
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17:45
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BOG MIA
EK EK214
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17:50
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JA5114
17:50
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17:50
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17:50
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17:55
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17:55
Local
BOG PEI
JA5324
18:00
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BOG APO
9R8898
18:00
Local
BOG MDE
JA5114
airbus a320-271n
18:00
Local
BOG MDE
AV AV9308
18:00
Local
BOG SMR
JA5180
airbus a320-271n
18:02
Local
BOG PEI
JA5324
airbus a320-271n
18:05
Local
BOG CLO
P5 P57260
18:05
Local
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AV AV9532
18:08
Local
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CM CM414
18:10
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BOG CLO
LA LA4051
18:10
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BOG MAD
IB IB152
18:10
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BOG SMR
JA5176
18:11
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P57286
18:15
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LA LA4126
18:15
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JA5302
18:15
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JA5362
18:15
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AV AV9332
18:20
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18:20
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BOG MDE
LA LA4030
18:20
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BOG FLA
VE9038
18:20
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BOG ADZ
JA5362
18:20
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BOG CLO
P57260
18:20
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BOG MDE
JA5114
18:25
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BOG FLA
9R8754
18:25
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BOG MDE
LA LA4030
18:25
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BOG APO
9R 9R8898
18:25
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AV AV9358
18:25
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BOG SMR
LA LA4156
18:25
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AV AV8556
18:27
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BOG PUU
9R8658
18:27
Local
BOG PUU
9R8732
18:30
Local
BOG FLA
9R8886
18:30
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BOG CLO
AV AV9211
18:30
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BOG CZU
9R8722
18:30
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BOG EYP
VE9026
18:30
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BOG CTG
LA LA4096
18:30
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AV AV6
18:30
Local
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T9881
boeing 737-4h6
18:30
Local
BOG MDE
JA5122
18:30
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LA LA4156
18:35
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LA LA4910
18:35
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LA LA4096
18:35
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AV AV8495
18:40
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VE9172
18:40
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JA5128
18:40
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AC AC7261
18:40
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AV AV8476
18:40
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BOG CZU
9R 9R8722
embraer erj-145lr
18:40
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BOG SMR
JA5176
18:40
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9R 9R8714
embraer erj-145lr
18:40
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