London to Bogota
10h 57m The flight from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG) covers 8,473 km (5,265 miles) and takes approximately 10h 57m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 260°, passing near 33.3° N, 47.1° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 15h 24m | 15h 50m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 10h 52m | 11h 17m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 25m | 9h 50m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 9h 58m | 10h 23m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| LHR | BOG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | El Dorado International Airport |
| City | London | Bogota |
| Country | United Kingdom | Colombia |
| ICAO | EGLL | SKBO |
| Coordinates | 51.4707, -0.4599 | 4.7016, -74.1469 |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 8,361 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from London to Bogota?
A non-stop flight from London (LHR) to Bogota (BOG) takes about 10h 57m. The great-circle distance is 8,473 km (5,265 miles, 4,575 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 260°.
How far is London from Bogota?
8,473 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,265 miles or 4,575 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between LHR and BOG?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,473 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 10h 57m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from London
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.