BOG
Bogota
Colombia
13,149 km
8,171 miles
BUO
Burao
Somalia
Distance
13,149 km
8,171 mi / 7,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BOG BUO
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Burao Airport
IATA Code BOG BUO
ICAO Code SKBO HCMV
City Bogota Burao
Country Colombia Somalia
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 8,361 ft 3,400 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 9.530000, 45.550000

Bogota (BOG) to Burao (BUO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Burao Airport (BUO) in Burao, Somalia is 13,149 kilometers (8,171 miles / 7,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Somalia. 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 09:54 in Bogota, it's 17:54 in Burao. 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 4,961 feet between the two airports. Burao 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 Burao (BUO) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 281° (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 Burao Airport (BUO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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