BOG
Bogota
Colombia
8,465 km
5,260 miles
COO
Cotonou
Benin
Distance
8,465 km
5,260 mi / 4,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
85°
east

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BOG COO
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Cadjehoun Airport
IATA Code BOG COO
ICAO Code SKBO DBBB
City Bogota Cotonou
Country Colombia Benin
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 8,361 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 6.360000, 2.380000

Bogota (BOG) to Cotonou (COO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin is 8,465 kilometers (5,260 miles / 4,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:42 in Bogota, it's 03:42 in Cotonou. With a 6-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 8,342 feet between the two airports. Cadjehoun Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cotonou (COO) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 273° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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