BOG
Bogota
Colombia
12,760 km
7,928 miles
MYW
Mtwara
Tanzania
Distance
12,760 km
7,928 mi / 6,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

BOG MYW
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Mtwara Airport
IATA Code BOG MYW
ICAO Code SKBO HTMT
City Bogota Mtwara
Country Colombia Tanzania
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 8,361 ft 371 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -10.340000, 40.180000

Bogota (BOG) to Mtwara (MYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Mtwara Airport (MYW) in Mtwara, Tanzania is 12,760 kilometers (7,928 miles / 6,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Tanzania. 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 01:04 in Bogota, it's 09:04 in Mtwara. 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 7,990 feet between the two airports. Mtwara 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 Mtwara (MYW) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 270° (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 Mtwara Airport (MYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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