CYR
Colonia
Uruguay
10,355 km
6,434 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,355 km
6,434 mi / 5,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Montevideo
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

CYR NBO
Airport Name Laguna de Los Patos International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CYR NBO
ICAO Code SUCA HKJK
City Colonia Nairobi
Country Uruguay Kenya
Timezone America/Montevideo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 66 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -34.460000, -57.770000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Colonia (CYR) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laguna de Los Patos International Airport (CYR) in Colonia, Uruguay to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,355 kilometers (6,434 miles / 5,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:23 in Colonia, it's 10:23 in Nairobi. With a 6-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 5,264 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Laguna de Los Patos International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Colonia (CYR) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Laguna de Los Patos International Airport (CYR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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