BOG
Bogota
Colombia
11,575 km
7,192 miles
JOH
Port St Johns
South Africa
Distance
11,575 km
7,192 mi / 6,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BOG JOH
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Port St Johns Airport
IATA Code BOG JOH
ICAO Code SKBO FAPJ
City Bogota Port St Johns
Country Colombia South Africa
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 8,361 ft 1,227 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -31.610000, 29.520000

Bogota (BOG) to Port St Johns (JOH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Port St Johns Airport (JOH) in Port St Johns, South Africa is 11,575 kilometers (7,192 miles / 6,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 01:14 in Bogota, it's 08:14 in Port St Johns. 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 7,134 feet between the two airports. Port St Johns 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 Port St Johns (JOH) 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 Port St Johns Airport (JOH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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