BOG
Bogota
Colombia
12,804 km
7,956 miles
LAU
Lamu
Kenya
Distance
12,804 km
7,956 mi / 6,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
90°
east

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BOG LAU
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Manda Airstrip
IATA Code BOG LAU
ICAO Code SKBO HKLU
City Bogota Lamu
Country Colombia Kenya
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 8,361 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -2.250000, 40.910000

Bogota (BOG) to Lamu (LAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Manda Airstrip (LAU) in Lamu, Kenya is 12,804 kilometers (7,956 miles / 6,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Kenya. 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 17:17 in Bogota, it's 01:17 in Lamu. With a 8-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 8,341 feet between the two airports. Manda Airstrip 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 Lamu (LAU) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 274° (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 Manda Airstrip (LAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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