BOG
Bogota
Colombia
10,368 km
6,443 miles
LUS
Lusanga
DR Congo
Distance
10,368 km
6,443 mi / 5,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

BOG LUS
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Lusanga Airport
IATA Code BOG LUS
ICAO Code SKBO FZCE
City Bogota Lusanga
Country Colombia DR Congo
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 8,361 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -4.800000, 18.720000

Bogota (BOG) to Lusanga (LUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Lusanga Airport (LUS) in Lusanga, DR Congo is 10,368 kilometers (6,443 miles / 5,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 DR Congo. 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 21:42 in Bogota, it's 03:42 in Lusanga. 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 6,996 feet between the two airports. Lusanga 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 Lusanga (LUS) 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 Lusanga Airport (LUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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