BOG
Bogota
Colombia
11,644 km
7,235 miles
LCD
Louis Trichardt
South Africa
Distance
11,644 km
7,235 mi / 6,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
113°
east southeast

Ready to fly BOG to LCD?

Compare flight prices across hundreds of airlines and booking sites.

Find flights from BOG to LCD

Some links on this page are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Airport Comparison

BOG LCD
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Louis Trichardt Airport
IATA Code BOG LCD
ICAO Code SKBO FALO
City Bogota Louis Trichardt
Country Colombia South Africa
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 8,361 ft 3,025 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -23.060000, 29.860000

Bogota (BOG) to Louis Trichardt (LCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) in Louis Trichardt, South Africa is 11,644 kilometers (7,235 miles / 6,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 13:51 in Bogota, it's 20:51 in Louis Trichardt. 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. Louis Trichardt 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 Louis Trichardt (LCD) 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 Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Cheapest months to fly BOG → LCD

Live ticket prices for the next 12 months. Click any month to see deals.

Flight schedule BOG → LCD

Upcoming departures, airlines, and flight numbers for this route.

Flight BOG → LCD delayed or cancelled?

You may be entitled to up to €600 compensation under EU 261 / UK 261. Check eligibility in 2 minutes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.