BOG
Bogota
Colombia
8,918 km
5,541 miles
LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
Distance
8,918 km
5,541 mi / 4,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
37°
northeast

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BOG LWR
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Leeuwarden Air Base
IATA Code BOG LWR
ICAO Code SKBO EHLW
City Bogota Leeuwarden
Country Colombia Netherlands
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 8,361 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 53.230000, 5.760000

Bogota (BOG) to Leeuwarden (LWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands is 8,918 kilometers (5,541 miles / 4,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Netherlands. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:35 in Bogota, it's 02:35 in Leeuwarden. 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 8,358 feet between the two airports. Leeuwarden Air Base 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 Leeuwarden (LWR) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 265° (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 Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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