Bogotá to Bukit Mertajam flights
Bukit Mertajam lies 18,752 km (11,652 mi) north-east of Bogotá, +13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 24 h 47 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Bogotá | Bukit Mertajam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Malaysia |
| Population | 7.7 million | 212,329 |
| Elevation | 2,582 m (8,471 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Nearest large airport | BOG, 13 km out | PEN, 22 km out |
Clocks in Bukit Mertajam are 13 h ahead of Bogotá right now, so a 24 h 47 min journey lands 37 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bukit Mertajam
Crossing from Colombia into Malaysia: money changes from the Peso to the Ringgit (MYR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bogotá
Bogotá is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vanguardia Airport (VVC, 71 km).
Arriving in Bukit Mertajam
Bukit Mertajam is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Penang International Airport (PEN), 22 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 10,997-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penang International Airport | PEN | 22 km (14 mi) | 10,997 ft | 11 ft |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (regional) | AOR | 92 km (57 mi) | 9,005 ft | 15 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bukit Mertajam from Bogotá?
18,752 km (11,652 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bogotá.
How long does it take to get from Bogotá to Bukit Mertajam by air?
About 24 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bogotá and Bukit Mertajam?
Bukit Mertajam is 13 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Bogotá to Bukit Mertajam flights?
Typically El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Penang International Airport (PEN); Bukit Mertajam also has AOR.
What currency do I need in Bukit Mertajam?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.