BOG
Bogota
Colombia
11,200 km
6,959 miles
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Distance
11,200 km
6,959 mi / 6,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
124°
east southeast

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BOG PLZ
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Port Elizabeth Airport
IATA Code BOG PLZ
ICAO Code SKBO FAPE
City Bogota Port Elizabeth
Country Colombia South Africa
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 8,361 ft 226 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -33.980000, 25.620000

Bogota (BOG) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is 11,200 kilometers (6,959 miles / 6,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east 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 04:05 in Bogota, it's 11:05 in Port Elizabeth. 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 8,135 feet between the two airports. Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth (PLZ) 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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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