NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,172 km
3,835 miles
ZAO
Cahors/Lalbenque
France
Distance
6,172 km
3,835 mi / 3,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO ZAO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Cahors-Lalbenque Airport
IATA Code NBO ZAO
ICAO Code HKJK LFCC
City Nairobi Cahors/Lalbenque
Country Kenya France
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Europe/Paris
Elevation 5,330 ft 912 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 44.350000, 1.480000

Nairobi (NBO) to Cahors/Lalbenque (ZAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Cahors-Lalbenque Airport (ZAO) in Cahors/Lalbenque, France is 6,172 kilometers (3,835 miles / 3,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:37 in Nairobi, it's 05:37 in Cahors/Lalbenque.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,418 feet between the two airports. Cahors-Lalbenque 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 Cahors/Lalbenque (ZAO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 135° (southeast). 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 Cahors-Lalbenque Airport (ZAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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