COY
Coolawanyah Airport
Australia
9,011 km
5,599 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,011 km
5,599 mi / 4,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Australia/Perth
Heading
272°
west

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COY NBO
Airport Name Coolawanyah Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code COY NBO
ICAO Code YCWY HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 0 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -21.780000, 117.800000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Coolawanyah Airport (COY) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coolawanyah Airport (COY) in Coolawanyah Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,011 kilometers (5,599 miles / 4,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:47 in Coolawanyah Airport, it's 19:47 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,330 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Coolawanyah Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Coolawanyah Airport (COY) follows a heading of 112° (east 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 Coolawanyah Airport (COY) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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