CBQ
Calabar
Nigeria
3,251 km
2,020 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,251 km
2,020 mi / 1,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
102°
east southeast

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CBQ NBO
Airport Name Margaret Ekpo International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CBQ NBO
ICAO Code DNCA HKJK
City Calabar Nairobi
Country Nigeria Kenya
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 210 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 4.980000, 8.350000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Calabar (CBQ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) in Calabar, Nigeria to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,251 kilometers (2,020 miles / 1,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nigeria with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:55 in Calabar, it's 03:55 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,120 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Margaret Ekpo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Calabar (CBQ) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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