BOG
Bogota
Colombia
10,552 km
6,557 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
10,552 km
6,557 mi / 5,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
124°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BOG CPT
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BOG CPT
ICAO Code SKBO FACT
City Bogota Cape Town
Country Colombia South Africa
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 8,361 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bogota (BOG) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,552 kilometers (6,557 miles / 5,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 South Africa. 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 03:28 in Bogota, it's 10:28 in Cape Town. 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 8,210 feet between the two airports. Cape Town 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 Cape Town (CPT) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 272° (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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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