BOG
Bogota
Colombia
8,948 km
5,560 miles
RLT
Arlit
Niger
Distance
8,948 km
5,560 mi / 4,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BOG RLT
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Arlit Airport
IATA Code BOG RLT
ICAO Code SKBO DRZL
City Bogota Arlit
Country Colombia Niger
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Niamey
Elevation 8,361 ft 1,443 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 18.790000, 7.370000

Bogota (BOG) to Arlit (RLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Arlit Airport (RLT) in Arlit, Niger is 8,948 kilometers (5,560 miles / 4,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Niger. 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 23:05 in Bogota, it's 05:05 in Arlit. With a 6-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 6,918 feet between the two airports. Arlit 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 Arlit (RLT) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 272° (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 Arlit Airport (RLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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