BOG
Bogota
Colombia
12,202 km
7,582 miles
EYS
Eliye Springs
Kenya
Distance
12,202 km
7,582 mi / 6,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

BOG EYS
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Eliye Springs Airport
IATA Code BOG EYS
ICAO Code SKBO HKES
City Bogota Eliye Springs
Country Colombia Kenya
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 8,361 ft 1,395 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 3.220000, 35.970000

Bogota (BOG) to Eliye Springs (EYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) in Eliye Springs, Kenya is 12,202 kilometers (7,582 miles / 6,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Kenya. 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 04:18 in Bogota, it's 12:18 in Eliye Springs. 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 6,966 feet between the two airports. Eliye Springs 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 Eliye Springs (EYS) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 276° (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 Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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