Bogotá to Tema flights
Tema lies 8,198 km (5,094 mi) east of Bogotá, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 16 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bogotá | Tema | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Ghana |
| Population | 7.7 million | 155,782 |
| Elevation | 2,582 m (8,471 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) |
| Nearest large airport | BOG, 13 km out | ACC, 18 km out |
Clocks in Tema are 5 h ahead of Bogotá right now, so a 11 h 16 min journey lands 16 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tema
Crossing from Colombia into Ghana: money changes from the Peso to the Cedi (GHS); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +233; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bogotá
Bogotá is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Dorado International Airport (BOG), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Vanguardia Airport (VVC, 71 km).
Arriving in Tema
Tema is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kotoka International Airport (ACC), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,165-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotoka International Airport | ACC | 18 km (11 mi) | 11,165 ft | 205 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tema from Bogotá?
8,198 km (5,094 mi) in a straight line, east of Bogotá.
How long does it take to get from Bogotá to Tema by air?
About 11 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bogotá and Tema?
Tema is 5 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Accra against America/Bogota).
Which airports are used for Bogotá to Tema flights?
Typically El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC).
What currency do I need in Tema?
The Cedi (GHS).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.