BOG
Bogota
Colombia
15,553 km
9,664 miles
LGH
Leigh Creek Airport
Australia
Distance
15,553 km
9,664 mi / 8,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.5h
America/Bogota
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BOG LGH
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Leigh Creek Airport
IATA Code BOG LGH
ICAO Code SKBO YLEC
City Bogota N/A
Country Colombia Australia
Timezone America/Bogota Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 8,361 ft 856 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -30.600000, 138.430000

Bogota (BOG) to Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) in Leigh Creek Airport, Australia is 15,553 kilometers (9,664 miles / 8,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:50 in Bogota, it's 09:20 in Leigh Creek Airport. With a 15.5-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 7,505 feet between the two airports. Leigh Creek 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 Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 124° (east southeast). 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 Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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