CYA
Les Cayes
Haiti
12,239 km
7,605 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,239 km
7,605 mi / 6,608 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Port-au-Prince
Heading
85°
east

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CYA NBO
Airport Name Les Cayes Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CYA NBO
ICAO Code MTCA HKJK
City Les Cayes Nairobi
Country Haiti Kenya
Timezone America/Port-au-Prince Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 203 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 18.270000, -73.790000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Les Cayes (CYA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Les Cayes Airport (CYA) in Les Cayes, Haiti to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,239 kilometers (7,605 miles / 6,608 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Haiti 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 11:42 in Les Cayes, it's 19:42 in Nairobi. With a 8-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 5,127 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Les Cayes Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Les Cayes (CYA) follows a heading of 289° (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 Les Cayes Airport (CYA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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