Airport Comparison
| CVM | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| IATA Code | CVM | NBO |
| ICAO Code | MMCV | HKJK |
| City | Ciudad Victoria | Nairobi |
| Country | Mexico | Kenya |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey | Africa/Nairobi |
| Elevation | 761 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Coordinates | 23.700000, -98.960000 | -1.320000, 36.930000 |
Ciudad Victoria (CVM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport (CVM) in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,656 kilometers (9,107 miles / 7,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.
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 Mexico with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:04 in Ciudad Victoria, it's 14:04 in Nairobi. With a 9-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 4,569 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ciudad Victoria (CVM) follows a heading of 301° (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 General Pedro Jose Mendez International Airport (CVM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.