BOG
Bogota
Colombia
11,443 km
7,110 miles
HLA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,443 km
7,110 mi / 6,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
116°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

BOG HLA
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Lanseria Airport
IATA Code BOG HLA
ICAO Code SKBO FALA
City Bogota Johannesburg
Country Colombia South Africa
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 8,361 ft 4,517 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -25.940000, 27.930000

Bogota (BOG) to Johannesburg (HLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Lanseria Airport (HLA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,443 kilometers (7,110 miles / 6,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 South Africa. 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 08:53 in Bogota, it's 15:53 in Johannesburg. 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 3,844 feet between the two airports. Lanseria 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 Johannesburg (HLA) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 269° (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 Lanseria Airport (HLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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