Cali to Chía flights
Chía lies 316 km (196 mi) north-east of Cali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 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.
| Cali | Chía | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 2.4 million | 124,309 |
| Elevation | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 2,557 m (8,389 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | CLO, 20 km out | BOG, 20 km out |
| Postal codes | 760001–760050 | 250001–250008 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Cali
Cali is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gerardo Tobar López Airport (BUN, 68 km).
Arriving in Chía
Chía is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vanguardia Airport (VVC, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | 20 km (12 mi) | 12,467 ft | 8,361 ft |
| Vanguardia Airport (regional) | VVC | 91 km (57 mi) | 5,616 ft | 1,394 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chía from Cali?
316 km (196 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cali.
How long does it take to get from Cali to Chía by air?
About 1 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 Cali and Chía?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cali to Chía flights?
Typically Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG); Chía also has VVC.
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.