Moshi to Bogotá flights
Bogotá lies 12,409 km (7,710 mi) west of Moshi, -8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 40 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.
| Moshi | Bogotá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Colombia |
| Population | 221,733 | 7.7 million |
| Elevation | 854 m (2,802 ft) | 2,582 m (8,471 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Nearest large airport | JRO, 30 km out | BOG, 13 km out |
Clocks in Bogotá are 8 h behind Moshi right now, so a 16 h 40 min journey lands only 8 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bogotá
Crossing from Tanzania into Colombia: money changes from the Shilling to the Peso (COP); traffic switches to the right; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving Moshi
Moshi is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Arusha Airport (ARK, 78 km), Amboseli Airport (ASV, 79 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Dorado International Airport | BOG | 13 km (8 mi) | 12,467 ft | 8,361 ft |
| Vanguardia Airport (regional) | VVC | 71 km (44 mi) | 5,616 ft | 1,394 ft |
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Staying in Bogotá
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Common questions
How far is Bogotá from Moshi?
12,409 km (7,710 mi) in a straight line, west of Moshi.
How long does it take to get from Moshi to Bogotá by air?
About 16 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Moshi and Bogotá?
Bogotá is 8 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against Africa/Dar_es_Salaam).
Which airports are used for Moshi to Bogotá flights?
Typically Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to El Dorado International Airport (BOG); Bogotá also has VVC.
What currency do I need in Bogotá?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Bogotá?
Our booking partner lists 3,130+ places to stay in Bogotá, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.