CYB
Cayman Brac
KY
12,856 km
7,988 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,856 km
7,988 mi / 6,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Cayman
Heading
82°
east

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CYB NBO
Airport Name Gerrard Smith International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CYB NBO
ICAO Code MWCB HKJK
City Cayman Brac Nairobi
Country KY Kenya
Timezone America/Cayman Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 8 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 19.690000, -79.880000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Cayman Brac (CYB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gerrard Smith International Airport (CYB) in Cayman Brac, KY to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,856 kilometers (7,988 miles / 6,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 KY 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 20:36 in Cayman Brac, it's 04:36 in Nairobi. With a 8-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 5,322 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Gerrard Smith International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Cayman Brac (CYB) follows a heading of 291° (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 Gerrard Smith International Airport (CYB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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