NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,482 km
7,756 miles
NVA
Neiva
Colombia
Distance
12,482 km
7,756 mi / 6,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO NVA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Benito Salas Airport
IATA Code NBO NVA
ICAO Code HKJK SKNV
City Nairobi Neiva
Country Kenya Colombia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bogota
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,464 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 2.950000, -75.290000

Nairobi (NBO) to Neiva (NVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Benito Salas Airport (NVA) in Neiva, Colombia is 12,482 kilometers (7,756 miles / 6,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 18:13 in Nairobi, it's 10:13 in Neiva. 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 3,866 feet between the two airports. Benito Salas 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 Neiva (NVA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 90° (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 Benito Salas Airport (NVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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