BOG
Bogota
Colombia
11,882 km
7,383 miles
GIS
Gisborne
New Zealand
Distance
11,882 km
7,383 mi / 6,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Bogota
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BOG GIS
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Gisborne Airport
IATA Code BOG GIS
ICAO Code SKBO NZGS
City Bogota Gisborne
Country Colombia New Zealand
Timezone America/Bogota Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 8,361 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -38.660000, 177.980000

Bogota (BOG) to Gisborne (GIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand is 11,882 kilometers (7,383 miles / 6,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:10 in Bogota, it's 04:10 in Gisborne. With a 18-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 8,346 feet between the two airports. Gisborne 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 Gisborne (GIS) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Gisborne Airport (GIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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