Bogota to Los Angeles (BOG–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BOG–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Tropical Airways leads the route. The flight covers 3,480 miles in approximately 11h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M7 Tropical Airways | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Bogota
| Metric | BOG→LAX | MDE→LAX |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BOG | – | 134 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 11h 10m | 11h 25m |
Travel Essentials
BOG: -05 · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Bogota, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Colombian passport holders require a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa must be obtained in advance through a US embassy or consulate, with an in-person interview required. The application fee is US $185. Most Colombian travelers receive a 10-year multiple-entry visa, with each stay limited to a maximum of 180 days as determined by the immigration officer at the port of entry.
TransMilenio bus (Route K11 or feeder routes) connects to the airport from major stations in the BRT network for COP 3,000–4,000 (around $0.75). The airport bus terminal is adjacent to the terminal building; journey time from central Bogotá is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic.Taxis from Zona Rosa or the historic center cost COP 25,000–40,000 (about $6–10) and take 25–45 minutes. InDriver and Uber (operating as a peer-to-peer service) run slightly cheaper. Avoid unlicensed taxis; use only yellow metered cabs or apps. Traffic on the Avenida El Dorado is consistently congested during morning and evening peaks.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
BOG–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOG to LAX
El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Tropical Airways. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BOG to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOG to LAX ranges from 11 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,480 miles (5,600 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via SJU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Medellín (MDE).