CVM
Ciudad Victoria
Mexico
14,656 km
9,107 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,656 km
9,107 mi / 7,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Monterrey
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CVM NBO
Airport Name General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CVM NBO
ICAO Code MMCV HKJK
City Ciudad Victoria Nairobi
Country Mexico Kenya
Timezone America/Monterrey Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 761 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 23.700000, -98.960000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Ciudad Victoria (CVM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport (CVM) in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,656 kilometers (9,107 miles / 7,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Mexico 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 05:04 in Ciudad Victoria, it's 14:04 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,569 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ciudad Victoria (CVM) follows a heading of 301° (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 General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport (CVM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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