BOG
Bogota
Colombia
11,774 km
7,316 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
11,774 km
7,316 mi / 6,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
114°
east southeast

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BOG PHW
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code BOG PHW
ICAO Code SKBO FAPH
City Bogota Phalaborwa
Country Colombia South Africa
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 8,361 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Bogota (BOG) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 11,774 kilometers (7,316 miles / 6,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 18:23 in Bogota, it's 01:23 in Phalaborwa. 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 6,929 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck 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 Phalaborwa (PHW) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 268° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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