CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
6,700 km
4,163 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
6,700 km
4,163 mi / 3,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
152°
south southeast

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CPH WIL
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code CPH WIL
ICAO Code EKCH HKNW
City Copenhagen Nairobi
Country Denmark Kenya
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 17 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 6,700 kilometers (4,163 miles / 3,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:14 in Copenhagen, it's 18:14 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,519 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson Airport sits higher than Copenhagen Kastrup Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (WIL) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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