NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,636 km
7,852 miles
NCI
Necocli
Colombia
Distance
12,636 km
7,852 mi / 6,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
279°
west

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Airport Comparison

NBO NCI
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Necocli Airport
IATA Code NBO NCI
ICAO Code HKJK SKNC
City Nairobi Necocli
Country Kenya Colombia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bogota
Elevation 5,330 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 8.450000, -76.780000

Nairobi (NBO) to Necocli (NCI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Necocli Airport (NCI) in Necocli, Colombia is 12,636 kilometers (7,852 miles / 6,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:02 in Nairobi, it's 18:02 in Necocli. 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 5,311 feet between the two airports. Necocli Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Necocli (NCI) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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