BOG
Bogota
Colombia
8,807 km
5,472 miles
GJL
Jijel
Algeria
Distance
8,807 km
5,472 mi / 4,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BOG GJL
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport
IATA Code BOG GJL
ICAO Code SKBO DAAV
City Bogota Jijel
Country Colombia Algeria
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Algiers
Elevation 8,361 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 36.800000, 5.870000

Bogota (BOG) to Jijel (GJL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) in Jijel, Algeria is 8,807 kilometers (5,472 miles / 4,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Algeria. 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 05:46 in Bogota, it's 11:46 in Jijel. 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 8,325 feet between the two airports. Jijel Ferhat Abbas 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 Jijel (GJL) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 268° (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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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