LQM
Puerto Leguizamo
Colombia
12,419 km
7,717 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,419 km
7,717 mi / 6,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Bogota
Heading
91°
east

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Airport Comparison

LQM NBO
Airport Name Caucaya Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LQM NBO
ICAO Code SKLG HKJK
City Puerto Leguizamo Nairobi
Country Colombia Kenya
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 573 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -0.180000, -74.770000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caucaya Airport (LQM) in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,419 kilometers (7,717 miles / 6,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 21:26 in Puerto Leguizamo, it's 05:26 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 4,757 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Caucaya Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) follows a heading of 269° (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 Caucaya Airport (LQM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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