BOG
Bogota
Colombia
10,672 km
6,631 miles
ROD
Robertson
South Africa
Distance
10,672 km
6,631 mi / 5,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
124°
east southeast

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BOG ROD
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Robertson Airport
IATA Code BOG ROD
ICAO Code SKBO FARS
City Bogota Robertson
Country Colombia South Africa
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 8,361 ft 640 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -33.810000, 19.900000

Bogota (BOG) to Robertson (ROD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Robertson Airport (ROD) in Robertson, South Africa is 10,672 kilometers (6,631 miles / 5,762 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 19:05 in Bogota, it's 02:05 in Robertson. 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 7,721 feet between the two airports. Robertson 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 Robertson (ROD) 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 Robertson Airport (ROD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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