BOG
Bogota
Colombia
10,089 km
6,269 miles
WVB
Walvis Bay
Namibia
Distance
10,089 km
6,269 mi / 5,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BOG WVB
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Walvis Bay Airport
IATA Code BOG WVB
ICAO Code SKBO FYWB
City Bogota Walvis Bay
Country Colombia Namibia
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 8,361 ft 299 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -22.980000, 14.650000

Bogota (BOG) to Walvis Bay (WVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia is 10,089 kilometers (6,269 miles / 5,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Namibia. 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 13:24 in Bogota, it's 20:24 in Walvis Bay. 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 8,062 feet between the two airports. Walvis Bay 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 Walvis Bay (WVB) 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 Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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