NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,701 km
7,892 miles
NQU
Nuqui
Colombia
Distance
12,701 km
7,892 mi / 6,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO NQU
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Reyes Murillo Airport
IATA Code NBO NQU
ICAO Code HKJK SKNQ
City Nairobi Nuqui
Country Kenya Colombia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bogota
Elevation 5,330 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 5.700000, -77.280000

Nairobi (NBO) to Nuqui (NQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Reyes Murillo Airport (NQU) in Nuqui, Colombia is 12,701 kilometers (7,892 miles / 6,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:58 in Nairobi, it's 20:58 in Nuqui. 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 5,318 feet between the two airports. Reyes Murillo Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nuqui (NQU) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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