EJA
Barrancabermeja
Colombia
12,314 km
7,652 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,314 km
7,652 mi / 6,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

EJA NBO
Airport Name Yariguies Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code EJA NBO
ICAO Code SKEJ HKJK
City Barrancabermeja Nairobi
Country Colombia Kenya
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 412 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 7.020000, -73.810000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Barrancabermeja (EJA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yariguies Airport (EJA) in Barrancabermeja, Colombia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,314 kilometers (7,652 miles / 6,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Colombia 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 14:59 in Barrancabermeja, it's 22:59 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 4,918 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Yariguies Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Barrancabermeja (EJA) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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