BOG
Bogota
Colombia
11,128 km
6,914 miles
KIM
Kimberley
South Africa
Distance
11,128 km
6,914 mi / 6,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BOG KIM
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Kimberley Airport
IATA Code BOG KIM
ICAO Code SKBO FAKM
City Bogota Kimberley
Country Colombia South Africa
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 8,361 ft 3,950 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -28.800000, 24.770000

Bogota (BOG) to Kimberley (KIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Kimberley Airport (KIM) in Kimberley, South Africa is 11,128 kilometers (6,914 miles / 6,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 21:39 in Bogota, it's 04:39 in Kimberley. 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 4,411 feet between the two airports. Kimberley 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 Kimberley (KIM) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 270° (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 Kimberley Airport (KIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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