BOG
Bogota
Colombia
11,751 km
7,302 miles
KCU
Masindi
Uganda
Distance
11,751 km
7,302 mi / 6,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

BOG KCU
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Masindi Airport
IATA Code BOG KCU
ICAO Code SKBO HUMI
City Bogota Masindi
Country Colombia Uganda
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Kampala
Elevation 8,361 ft 3,850 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 1.760000, 31.740000

Bogota (BOG) to Masindi (KCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Masindi Airport (KCU) in Masindi, Uganda is 11,751 kilometers (7,302 miles / 6,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Uganda. 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 21:38 in Bogota, it's 05:38 in Masindi. With a 8-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 4,511 feet between the two airports. Masindi 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 Masindi (KCU) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 275° (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 Masindi Airport (KCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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