NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,388 km
7,698 miles
PYA
Velasquez
Colombia
Distance
12,388 km
7,698 mi / 6,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO PYA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Velasquez Airport
IATA Code NBO PYA
ICAO Code HKJK SKVL
City Nairobi Velasquez
Country Kenya Colombia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bogota
Elevation 5,330 ft 566 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 5.940000, -74.460000

Nairobi (NBO) to Velasquez (PYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Velasquez Airport (PYA) in Velasquez, Colombia is 12,388 kilometers (7,698 miles / 6,689 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 15:15 in Nairobi, it's 07:15 in Velasquez. 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 4,764 feet between the two airports. Velasquez 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 Velasquez (PYA) 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 Velasquez Airport (PYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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