BOG
Bogota
Colombia
12,342 km
7,669 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,342 km
7,669 mi / 6,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
90°
east

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Airport Comparison

BOG WIL
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code BOG WIL
ICAO Code SKBO HKNW
City Bogota Nairobi
Country Colombia Kenya
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 8,361 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Bogota (BOG) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,342 kilometers (7,669 miles / 6,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Kenya. 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 08:24 in Bogota, it's 16:24 in Nairobi. 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 2,825 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson 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 Nairobi (WIL) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 275° (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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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