KOQ
Kothen
Germany
6,348 km
3,945 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,348 km
3,945 mi / 3,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
150°
south southeast

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KOQ NBO
Airport Name Kothen Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KOQ NBO
ICAO Code EDCK HKJK
City Kothen Nairobi
Country Germany Kenya
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 305 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 51.720000, 11.950000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kothen (KOQ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kothen Airport (KOQ) in Kothen, Germany to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,348 kilometers (3,945 miles / 3,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:51 in Kothen, it's 12:51 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,025 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kothen Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kothen (KOQ) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Kothen Airport (KOQ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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