BOG
Bogota
Colombia
10,989 km
6,828 miles
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay
South Africa
Distance
10,989 km
6,828 mi / 5,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BOG PBZ
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Plettenberg Bay Airport
IATA Code BOG PBZ
ICAO Code SKBO FAPG
City Bogota Plettenberg Bay
Country Colombia South Africa
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 8,361 ft 465 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -34.090000, 23.330000

Bogota (BOG) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa is 10,989 kilometers (6,828 miles / 5,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 03:45 in Bogota, it's 10:45 in Plettenberg Bay. 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 7,896 feet between the two airports. Plettenberg Bay 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 Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) 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 Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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