CYO
Cayo Largo del Sur
Cuba
12,993 km
8,074 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,993 km
8,074 mi / 7,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Havana
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

CYO NBO
Airport Name Vilo Acuna International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CYO NBO
ICAO Code MUCL HKJK
City Cayo Largo del Sur Nairobi
Country Cuba Kenya
Timezone America/Havana Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 10 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 21.620000, -81.550000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Cayo Largo del Sur (CYO) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vilo Acuna International Airport (CYO) in Cayo Largo del Sur, Cuba to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,993 kilometers (8,074 miles / 7,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Cuba 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 15:24 in Cayo Largo del Sur, it's 23:24 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 5,320 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Vilo Acuna International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Cayo Largo del Sur (CYO) follows a heading of 294° (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 Vilo Acuna International Airport (CYO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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