NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,261 km
7,619 miles
OCV
Ocana
Colombia
Distance
12,261 km
7,619 mi / 6,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO OCV
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Aguas Claras Airport
IATA Code NBO OCV
ICAO Code HKJK SKOC
City Nairobi Ocana
Country Kenya Colombia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bogota
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,850 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 8.320000, -73.360000

Nairobi (NBO) to Ocana (OCV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Aguas Claras Airport (OCV) in Ocana, Colombia is 12,261 kilometers (7,619 miles / 6,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 00:35 in Nairobi, it's 16:35 in Ocana. 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 1,480 feet between the two airports. Aguas Claras 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 Ocana (OCV) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 88° (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 Aguas Claras Airport (OCV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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