BOG
Bogota
Colombia
12,066 km
7,497 miles
LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
Distance
12,066 km
7,497 mi / 6,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BOG LLW
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Lilongwe International Airport
IATA Code BOG LLW
ICAO Code SKBO FWKI
City Bogota Lilongwe
Country Colombia Malawi
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 8,361 ft 4,035 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -13.790000, 33.780000

Bogota (BOG) to Lilongwe (LLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 12,066 kilometers (7,497 miles / 6,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 21:05 in Bogota, it's 04:05 in Lilongwe. 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 4,326 feet between the two airports. Lilongwe International 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 Lilongwe (LLW) 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 Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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