BOG
Bogota
Colombia
13,090 km
8,134 miles
LFO
Kelafo
Ethiopia
Distance
13,090 km
8,134 mi / 7,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
81°
east

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BOG LFO
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Kelafo East Airport
IATA Code BOG LFO
ICAO Code SKBO HAKL
City Bogota Kelafo
Country Colombia Ethiopia
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 8,361 ft 1,730 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 5.660000, 44.350000

Bogota (BOG) to Kelafo (LFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia is 13,090 kilometers (8,134 miles / 7,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 23:48 in Bogota, it's 07:48 in Kelafo. 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 6,631 feet between the two airports. Kelafo East 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 Kelafo (LFO) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 278° (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 Kelafo East Airport (LFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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