CYW
Celaya
Mexico
14,964 km
9,298 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,964 km
9,298 mi / 8,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CYW NBO
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CYW NBO
ICAO Code MMCY HKJK
City Celaya Nairobi
Country Mexico Kenya
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,709 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Celaya (CYW) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,964 kilometers (9,298 miles / 8,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 02:50 in Celaya, it's 11:50 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.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 298° (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 Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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