Bengaluru to Popayán flights
Popayán lies 16,692 km (10,372 mi) north-west of Bengaluru, -10.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 22 h 9 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.
| Bengaluru | Popayán | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Colombia |
| Population | 8.5 million | 318,059 |
| Elevation | 914 m (2,999 ft) | 1,725 m (5,659 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | BLR, 28 km out | PPN, 2 km out |
Clocks in Popayán are 10 h 30 min behind Bengaluru right now, so a 22 h 9 min journey lands only 11 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Popayán
Crossing from India into Colombia: money changes from the Rupee to the Peso (COP); traffic switches to the right; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bengaluru
Bengaluru is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Popayán
Popayán is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,266 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillermo León Valencia Airport (regional) | PPN | 2 km (1 mi) | 6,266 ft | 5,687 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 16,692 km (10,372 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Popayán from Bengaluru?
16,692 km (10,372 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bengaluru.
How long does it take to get from Bengaluru to Popayán by air?
About 22 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bengaluru and Popayán?
Popayán is 10 h 30 min behind at the moment (America/Bogota against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Bengaluru to Popayán flights?
Typically Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Guillermo León Valencia Airport (PPN).
What currency do I need in Popayán?
The Peso (COP).
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.