NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,415 km
7,714 miles
OTU
El Rhin
Colombia
Distance
12,415 km
7,714 mi / 6,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
277°
west

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Airport Comparison

NBO OTU
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Otu Airport
IATA Code NBO OTU
ICAO Code HKJK SKOT
City Nairobi El Rhin
Country Kenya Colombia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bogota
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,060 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 7.010000, -74.720000

Nairobi (NBO) to El Rhin (OTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Otu Airport (OTU) in El Rhin, Colombia is 12,415 kilometers (7,714 miles / 6,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 22:27 in Nairobi, it's 14:27 in El Rhin. 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 3,270 feet between the two airports. Otu 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 El Rhin (OTU) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 89° (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 Otu Airport (OTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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