BOG
Bogota
Colombia
11,562 km
7,184 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
11,562 km
7,184 mi / 6,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
60°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

BOG SSH
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code BOG SSH
ICAO Code SKBO HESH
City Bogota Sharm el-Sheikh
Country Colombia Egypt
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Cairo
Elevation 8,361 ft 143 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 27.980000, 34.400000

Bogota (BOG) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 11,562 kilometers (7,184 miles / 6,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Egypt. 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 17:36 in Bogota, it's 01:36 in Sharm el-Sheikh. With a 8-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 8,218 feet between the two airports. Sharm El Sheikh International 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 Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). 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 Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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