BOG
Bogota
Colombia
12,070 km
7,500 miles
KGJ
Karonga
Malawi
Distance
12,070 km
7,500 mi / 6,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

BOG KGJ
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Karonga Airport
IATA Code BOG KGJ
ICAO Code SKBO FWKA
City Bogota Karonga
Country Colombia Malawi
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 8,361 ft 1,765 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -9.950000, 33.890000

Bogota (BOG) to Karonga (KGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Karonga Airport (KGJ) in Karonga, Malawi is 12,070 kilometers (7,500 miles / 6,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Malawi. 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 04:31 in Bogota, it's 11:31 in Karonga. 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 6,596 feet between the two airports. Karonga 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 Karonga (KGJ) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 272° (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 Karonga Airport (KGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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