COO
Cotonou
Benin
3,929 km
2,441 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,929 km
2,441 mi / 2,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
101°
east southeast

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COO NBO
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code COO NBO
ICAO Code DBBB HKJK
City Cotonou Nairobi
Country Benin Kenya
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 19 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Cotonou (COO) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,929 kilometers (2,441 miles / 2,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Benin with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:29 in Cotonou, it's 13:29 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,311 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Cadjehoun Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 283° (west 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 Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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