BLZ
Blantyre
Malawi
12,194 km
7,577 miles
BOG
Bogota
Colombia
Distance
12,194 km
7,577 mi / 6,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
269°
west

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BLZ BOG
Airport Name Chileka International Airport El Dorado International Airport
IATA Code BLZ BOG
ICAO Code FWCL SKBO
City Blantyre Bogota
Country Malawi Colombia
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Bogota
Elevation 2,555 ft 8,361 ft
Coordinates -15.680000, 34.970000 4.700000, -74.150000

Blantyre (BLZ) to Bogota (BOG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) in Blantyre, Malawi to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia is 12,194 kilometers (7,577 miles / 6,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Malawi 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 12:26 in Blantyre, it's 05:26 in Bogota. 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 5,806 feet between the two airports. El Dorado International Airport sits higher than Chileka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Bogota (BOG) to Blantyre (BLZ) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chileka International Airport (BLZ) and El Dorado International Airport (BOG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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