BOG
Bogota
Colombia
12,088 km
7,511 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
12,088 km
7,511 mi / 6,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BOG TES
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code BOG TES
ICAO Code SKBO HHTS
City Bogota Tessenei
Country Colombia Eritrea
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Asmara
Elevation 8,361 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 15.120000, 36.680000

Bogota (BOG) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 12,088 kilometers (7,511 miles / 6,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Eritrea. 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 07:56 in Bogota, it's 15:56 in Tessenei. With a 8-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 6,343 feet between the two airports. Tessenei 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 Tessenei (TES) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 280° (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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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