CYZ
Cauayan City
Philippines
9,500 km
5,903 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,500 km
5,903 mi / 5,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Manila
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

CYZ NBO
Airport Name Cauayan Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CYZ NBO
ICAO Code RPUY HKJK
City Cauayan City Nairobi
Country Philippines Kenya
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 200 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 16.930000, 121.750000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Cauayan City (CYZ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cauayan Airport (CYZ) in Cauayan City, Philippines to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,500 kilometers (5,903 miles / 5,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:20 in Cauayan City, it's 21:20 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,130 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Cauayan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Cauayan City (CYZ) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cauayan Airport (CYZ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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