CIA
Roma
Italy
5,384 km
3,345 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
5,384 km
3,345 mi / 2,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Rome
Heading
147°
south southeast

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CIA NBO
Airport Name Ciampino Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CIA NBO
ICAO Code LIRA HKJK
City Roma Nairobi
Country Italy Kenya
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 427 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.590000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Roma (CIA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ciampino Airport (CIA) in Roma, Italy to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 5,384 kilometers (3,345 miles / 2,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Italy with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:08 in Roma, it's 09:08 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,903 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Ciampino Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Roma (CIA) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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