IBE
Ibague
Colombia
12,464 km
7,745 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,464 km
7,745 mi / 6,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
90°
east

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IBE NBO
Airport Name Perales Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IBE NBO
ICAO Code SKIB HKJK
City Ibague Nairobi
Country Colombia Kenya
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,999 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 4.420000, -75.130000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Ibague (IBE) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perales Airport (IBE) in Ibague, Colombia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,464 kilometers (7,745 miles / 6,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 03:48 in Ibague, it's 11:48 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 2,331 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Perales Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ibague (IBE) follows a heading of 274° (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 Perales Airport (IBE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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