CUS
Columbus
United States
14,986 km
9,312 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,986 km
9,312 mi / 8,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUS NBO
Airport Name Columbus Municipal Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CUS NBO
ICAO Code 0NM0 HKJK
City Columbus Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,024 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 31.820000, -107.630000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Columbus (CUS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) in Columbus, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,986 kilometers (9,312 miles / 8,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 12:26 in Columbus, it's 22:26 in Nairobi. With a 10-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 1,306 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Columbus Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Columbus (CUS) follows a heading of 316° (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 Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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