BOG
Bogota
Colombia
10,822 km
6,724 miles
KAP
Kapanga
DR Congo
Distance
10,822 km
6,724 mi / 5,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

BOG KAP
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Kapanga Airport
IATA Code BOG KAP
ICAO Code SKBO FZSK
City Bogota Kapanga
Country Colombia DR Congo
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 8,361 ft 3,025 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -8.350000, 22.580000

Bogota (BOG) to Kapanga (KAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Kapanga Airport (KAP) in Kapanga, DR Congo is 10,822 kilometers (6,724 miles / 5,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 DR Congo. 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 19:47 in Bogota, it's 02:47 in Kapanga. 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 5,336 feet between the two airports. Kapanga 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 Kapanga (KAP) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 274° (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 Kapanga Airport (KAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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