A freighter chartered for one shipment can move urgent cargo into or out of Colombia when scheduled freight services cannot meet the date.
The McDonnell Douglas MD-11F entered service in 1991. It has a published range of 3,592 nautical miles and a cruise of Mach 0.82 (~473 knots). The aircraft has a service ceiling of 43,000 feet and 15,530 cubic feet of cargo volume.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Cargo Aircraft
- Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing)
- Year introduced: 1991
- Seating: Crew only (cargo)
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,592 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.82 (~473 knots)
- Service ceiling: 43,000 feet
- Length: 200.8 feet
- Wingspan: 169.5 feet
- Height: 57.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 15,530 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Crew only
Why the McDonnell Douglas MD-11F Fits Colombia
With 3,592 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Bogota and destinations such as Punta Cana, Mexico City and Sao Paulo, allowing for reserves and routing. Semana Santa is one of the busiest weeks of the year for travel in Colombia, and aircraft for those dates book up early.
Cargo flights to and from Colombia use the main international airports, and the operator sorts out the load plan, the documents and the routing before the booking is confirmed. Runway needs are calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm them with the operator before the trip is booked.
How Colombia Clients Use the McDonnell Douglas MD-11F
We see freight charters to and from Colombia for things like replacement machinery, project equipment due on site by a set date, and shipments too urgent or too large for scheduled cargo.
Let us have the total weight, the dimensions, the heaviest item and the two airports, and we will tell you whether this freighter fits or which one does.
Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $16,000 to $21,000 (as of 10/2026)
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Contact
For a quote on a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F charter to or from Colombia, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs. All images copyrighted and provided courtesy of McDonnell Douglas unless noted otherwise.