BOG
Bogota
Colombia
9,134 km
5,675 miles
CBQ
Calabar
Nigeria
Distance
9,134 km
5,675 mi / 4,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
86°
east

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BOG CBQ
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Margaret Ekpo International Airport
IATA Code BOG CBQ
ICAO Code SKBO DNCA
City Bogota Calabar
Country Colombia Nigeria
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Lagos
Elevation 8,361 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 4.980000, 8.350000

Bogota (BOG) to Calabar (CBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) in Calabar, Nigeria is 9,134 kilometers (5,675 miles / 4,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Nigeria. 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 08:10 in Bogota, it's 14:10 in Calabar. With a 6-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 8,151 feet between the two airports. Margaret Ekpo International 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 Calabar (CBQ) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 274° (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 Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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