BOG
Bogota
Colombia
11,464 km
7,123 miles
GCJ
Midrand
South Africa
Distance
11,464 km
7,123 mi / 6,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BOG GCJ
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Grand Central Airport
IATA Code BOG GCJ
ICAO Code SKBO FAGC
City Bogota Midrand
Country Colombia South Africa
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 8,361 ft 5,325 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -25.990000, 28.140000

Bogota (BOG) to Midrand (GCJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa is 11,464 kilometers (7,123 miles / 6,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 07:17 in Bogota, it's 14:17 in Midrand. 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 3,036 feet between the two airports. Grand Central 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 Midrand (GCJ) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 269° (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 Grand Central Airport (GCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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