BOG
Bogota
Colombia
9,132 km
5,674 miles
HEI
Busum
Germany
Distance
9,132 km
5,674 mi / 4,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
36°
northeast

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BOG HEI
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Heide-Busum Airport
IATA Code BOG HEI
ICAO Code SKBO EDXB
City Bogota Busum
Country Colombia Germany
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Berlin
Elevation 8,361 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 54.150000, 8.900000

Bogota (BOG) to Busum (HEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) in Busum, Germany is 9,132 kilometers (5,674 miles / 4,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Colombia with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:37 in Bogota, it's 20:37 in Busum. 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 8,354 feet between the two airports. Heide-Busum 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 Busum (HEI) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 267° (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 Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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