BOG
Bogota
Colombia
9,367 km
5,820 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
9,367 km
5,820 mi / 5,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
57°
east northeast

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BOG WAX
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code BOG WAX
ICAO Code SKBO HLZW
City Bogota Zuwara
Country Colombia Libya
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 8,361 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 32.950000, 12.020000

Bogota (BOG) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 9,367 kilometers (5,820 miles / 5,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Libya. 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 18:29 in Bogota, it's 01:29 in Zuwara. 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 8,361 feet between the two airports. Zwara 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 Zuwara (WAX) 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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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