BOG
Bogota
Colombia
10,469 km
6,505 miles
VLU
Velikiye Luki
Russia
Distance
10,469 km
6,505 mi / 5,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
32°
north northeast

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BOG VLU
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Velikiye Luki Airport
IATA Code BOG VLU
ICAO Code SKBO ULOL
City Bogota Velikiye Luki
Country Colombia Russia
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Moscow
Elevation 8,361 ft 328 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 56.380000, 30.610000

Bogota (BOG) to Velikiye Luki (VLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Velikiye Luki Airport (VLU) in Velikiye Luki, Russia is 10,469 kilometers (6,505 miles / 5,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:06 in Bogota, it's 04:06 in Velikiye Luki. 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 8,033 feet between the two airports. Velikiye Luki 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 Velikiye Luki (VLU) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 285° (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 Velikiye Luki Airport (VLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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