BOG
Bogota
Colombia
9,427 km
5,858 miles
IES
Riesa
Germany
Distance
9,427 km
5,858 mi / 5,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
39°
northeast

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BOG IES
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Riesa-Gohlis Airport
IATA Code BOG IES
ICAO Code SKBO EDAU
City Bogota Riesa
Country Colombia Germany
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Berlin
Elevation 8,361 ft 322 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 51.290000, 13.360000

Bogota (BOG) to Riesa (IES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) in Riesa, Germany is 9,427 kilometers (5,858 miles / 5,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:57 in Bogota, it's 12:57 in Riesa. 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 8,039 feet between the two airports. Riesa-Gohlis 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 Riesa (IES) 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 Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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