Airport Comparison
Axum Airport (AXU) to Bogota (BOG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia is 12,329 kilometers (7,661 miles / 6,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 281°.
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 Ethiopia with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 20:11 in Axum Airport, it's 12:11 in Bogota. 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 1,402 feet between the two airports. El Dorado International Airport sits higher than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Bogota (BOG) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Axum Airport (AXU) and El Dorado International Airport (BOG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.