Riohacha to Bogota (RCH–BOG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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RCH–BOG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. avianca and LATAM Chile lead the route. The flight covers 479 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca Also: G3, VB | 28 | 320 | 1h35 | – | Star Alliance | G3, VB |
| LA LATAM Chile Also: AR | 7 | 320 | 1h45 | – | – | AR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bogota from Riohacha
| Metric | RCH→BOG | VUP→BOG | SMR→BOG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RCH | – | 79 mi | 93 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 84 | 74 | 240 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 25m | 1h 22m |
Travel Essentials
RCH: -05 · BOG: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in Riohacha, it's 6:00 PM in Bogota.
Official yellow taxis at the curb use a pre-paid voucher system from the booth inside arrivals. Buy a ticket before exiting (COP 25,000–45,000 to most city neighborhoods, roughly $6–11). This eliminates fare negotiation and overcharging risk.Uber operates in a legal grey area in Colombia; InDriver is a common alternative. TransMilenio bus from the airport terminal (COP 3,000) is cheapest but crowded and luggage-unfriendly. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport is about 15 km west of the city center via Av. El Dorado.
Bogotá sits at 2,600m elevation. The airport climate is cool and changeable year-round regardless of the tropical latitude. Temperatures at the airport hold between 7–19°C in all months. There is no true summer or winter. Two wet seasons (March–May and September–November) and two drier seasons alternate.
Afternoon thunderstorms during wet seasons can cause delays. Morning fog is the most common disruption risk year-round, due to the Bogotá savanna's topography. Pack a light jacket. The altitude makes evenings noticeably cold even in the warmest months. Acclimatise slowly if arriving from sea level.
RCH–BOG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RCH to BOG
Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) and El Dorado International Airport (BOG) are connected by nonstop service from avianca and LATAM Chile. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RCH to BOG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RCH to BOG ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 479 miles (771 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 154 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via MDE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Valledupar (VUP), Santa Marta (SMR) and Barranquilla (BAQ).