BOG
Bogota
Colombia
9,971 km
6,196 miles
LTC
Lai
Chad
Distance
9,971 km
6,196 mi / 5,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

BOG LTC
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Lai Airport
IATA Code BOG LTC
ICAO Code SKBO FTTH
City Bogota Lai
Country Colombia Chad
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 8,361 ft 1,171 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 9.400000, 16.300000

Bogota (BOG) to Lai (LTC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Lai Airport (LTC) in Lai, Chad is 9,971 kilometers (6,196 miles / 5,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Chad. 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 10:28 in Bogota, it's 16:28 in Lai. With a 6-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 7,190 feet between the two airports. Lai 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 Lai (LTC) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 275° (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 Lai Airport (LTC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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