The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to La Florida Airport (TCO) in Tumaco, Colombia is 12,866 kilometers (7,994 miles / 6,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 10:53 in Nairobi, it's 02:53 in Tumaco. 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 5,322 feet between the two airports. La Florida 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 Tumaco (TCO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 91° (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 La Florida Airport (TCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.