BOG
Bogota
Colombia
11,734 km
7,291 miles
VIR
Durban
South Africa
Distance
11,734 km
7,291 mi / 6,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
120°
east southeast

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BOG VIR
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Virginia Airport
IATA Code BOG VIR
ICAO Code SKBO FAVG
City Bogota Durban
Country Colombia South Africa
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 8,361 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -29.770000, 31.060000

Bogota (BOG) to Durban (VIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Virginia Airport (VIR) in Durban, South Africa is 11,734 kilometers (7,291 miles / 6,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 16:28 in Bogota, it's 23:28 in Durban. 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 8,341 feet between the two airports. Virginia 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 Durban (VIR) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 267° (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 Virginia Airport (VIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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