CAY
Cayenne / Rochambeau
GF
9,941 km
6,177 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,941 km
6,177 mi / 5,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cayenne
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

CAY NBO
Airport Name Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CAY NBO
ICAO Code SOCA HKJK
City Cayenne / Rochambeau Nairobi
Country GF Kenya
Timezone America/Cayenne Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 26 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 4.820000, -52.360000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Cayenne / Rochambeau (CAY) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport (CAY) in Cayenne / Rochambeau, GF to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,941 kilometers (6,177 miles / 5,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 GF 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 23:41 in Cayenne / Rochambeau, it's 05:41 in Nairobi. With a 6-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 5,304 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Cayenne / Rochambeau (CAY) follows a heading of 275° (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 Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport (CAY) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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