Flight time from London to Bogotá
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Bogotá (BOG) takes about 11 h 35 min. Flying back from Bogotá to London takes about 10 h 20 min. The two airports are 5,265 miles (8,473 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| LHR → BOG | 11h 35m | London → 3:35 PM |
| BOG → LHR | 10h 20m | Bogotá → 12:20 AM the next day |
Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.
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Time difference
Bogotá is 6 hours behind of London right now. Allow for it when you plan: the clock at your destination may show a very different time from the hours you spent in the air. See the time now in London and Bogotá, or compare them in the time zone converter.
The Bogotá to London flight is usually quicker than London to Bogotá. High-altitude winds, led by the jet stream, mostly blow from west to east, so planes heading east ride a tailwind and planes heading west fight a headwind. On busy routes the difference shows up in airline timetables every day.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from London to Bogotá?
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Bogotá (BOG) takes about 11 h 35 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 10 h 20 min.
How far is Bogotá from London?
5,265 miles (8,473 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between LHR and BOG airports.
What is the time difference between London and Bogotá?
Bogotá is 6 hours behind of London right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.
If I leave London at 9 a.m., when do I arrive in Bogotá?
Leaving London at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, you would land in Bogotá at about 3:35 PM local time.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.