The flight distance from J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontain, South Africa to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia is 11,276 kilometers (7,007 miles / 6,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:13 in Bloemfontain, it's 18:13 in Bogota. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,903 feet between the two airports. El Dorado International Airport sits higher than J B M Hertzog International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bogota (BOG) to Bloemfontain (BFN) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the J B M Hertzog International Airport (BFN) and El Dorado International Airport (BOG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.