The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) in Kano, Nigeria is 9,103 kilometers (5,657 miles / 4,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Nigeria. 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 14:51 in Bogota, it's 20:51 in Kano. 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 6,799 feet between the two airports. Mallam Aminu International 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 Kano (KAN) 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 Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.