NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,910 km
8,643 miles
RUY
Ruinas de Copan
Honduras
Distance
13,910 km
8,643 mi / 7,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO RUY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Copan Ruinas Airport
IATA Code NBO RUY
ICAO Code HKJK MHRU
City Nairobi Ruinas de Copan
Country Kenya Honduras
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,990 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 14.840000, -89.140000

Nairobi (NBO) to Ruinas de Copan (RUY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras is 13,910 kilometers (8,643 miles / 7,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Honduras. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:35 in Nairobi, it's 14:35 in Ruinas de Copan. With a 9-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 3,340 feet between the two airports. Copan Ruinas 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 Ruinas de Copan (RUY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 81° (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 Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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