CDQ
Croydon Airport
Australia
11,577 km
7,194 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,577 km
7,194 mi / 6,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

CDQ NBO
Airport Name Croydon Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CDQ NBO
ICAO Code YCRY HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 107 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -18.230000, 142.260000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Croydon Airport (CDQ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Croydon Airport (CDQ) in Croydon Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,577 kilometers (7,194 miles / 6,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Australia with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:07 in Croydon Airport, it's 01:07 in Nairobi. With a 7-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 5,223 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Croydon Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Croydon Airport (CDQ) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Croydon Airport (CDQ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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