BOG
Bogota
Colombia
9,186 km
5,708 miles
GAE
Gabes
Tunisia
Distance
9,186 km
5,708 mi / 4,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
56°
east northeast

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BOG GAE
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Gabes Matmata International Airport
IATA Code BOG GAE
ICAO Code SKBO DTTG
City Bogota Gabes
Country Colombia Tunisia
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Tunis
Elevation 8,361 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 33.880000, 10.100000

Bogota (BOG) to Gabes (GAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) in Gabes, Tunisia is 9,186 kilometers (5,708 miles / 4,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Tunisia. 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 05:50 in Bogota, it's 11:50 in Gabes. 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 8,335 feet between the two airports. Gabes Matmata 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 Gabes (GAE) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 271° (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 Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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