COS
Colorado Springs
United States
14,310 km
8,892 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,310 km
8,892 mi / 7,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
53°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

COS NBO
Airport Name City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code COS NBO
ICAO Code KCOS HKJK
City Colorado Springs Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 6,187 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 38.810000, -104.700000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Colorado Springs (COS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,310 kilometers (8,892 miles / 7,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:58 in Colorado Springs, it's 02:58 in Nairobi. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Colorado Springs (COS) follows a heading of 322° (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 City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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