BOG
Bogota
Colombia
12,722 km
7,905 miles
MYD
Malindi
Kenya
Distance
12,722 km
7,905 mi / 6,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
91°
east

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BOG MYD
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Malindi Airport
IATA Code BOG MYD
ICAO Code SKBO HKML
City Bogota Malindi
Country Colombia Kenya
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 8,361 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -3.230000, 40.100000

Bogota (BOG) to Malindi (MYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Malindi Airport (MYD) in Malindi, Kenya is 12,722 kilometers (7,905 miles / 6,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Kenya. 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 11:10 in Bogota, it's 19:10 in Malindi. 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 8,281 feet between the two airports. Malindi 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 Malindi (MYD) 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 Malindi Airport (MYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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