BOG
Bogota
Colombia
10,914 km
6,782 miles
MJM
Mbuji Mayi
DR Congo
Distance
10,914 km
6,782 mi / 5,893 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

BOG MJM
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Mbuji Mayi Airport
IATA Code BOG MJM
ICAO Code SKBO FZWA
City Bogota Mbuji Mayi
Country Colombia DR Congo
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 8,361 ft 2,221 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 -6.120000, 23.570000

Bogota (BOG) to Mbuji Mayi (MJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) in Mbuji Mayi, DR Congo is 10,914 kilometers (6,782 miles / 5,893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 05:40 in Bogota, it's 12:40 in Mbuji Mayi. 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 6,140 feet between the two airports. Mbuji Mayi 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 Mbuji Mayi (MJM) 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 Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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