BOG
Bogota
Colombia
12,675 km
7,876 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
12,675 km
7,876 mi / 6,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

BOG WJR
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code BOG WJR
ICAO Code SKBO HKWJ
City Bogota Wajir
Country Colombia Kenya
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 8,361 ft 770 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 1.730000, 40.090000

Bogota (BOG) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 12,675 kilometers (7,876 miles / 6,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Kenya. 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 22:40 in Bogota, it's 06:40 in Wajir. 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 7,591 feet between the two airports. Wajir 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 Wajir (WJR) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 276° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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