NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,099 km
7,518 miles
RVE
Saravena
Colombia
Distance
12,099 km
7,518 mi / 6,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO RVE
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Los Colonizadores Airport
IATA Code NBO RVE
ICAO Code HKJK SKSA
City Nairobi Saravena
Country Kenya Colombia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Bogota
Elevation 5,330 ft 672 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 6.950000, -71.860000

Nairobi (NBO) to Saravena (RVE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Los Colonizadores Airport (RVE) in Saravena, Colombia is 12,099 kilometers (7,518 miles / 6,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 11:37 in Nairobi, it's 03:37 in Saravena. 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 4,658 feet between the two airports. Los Colonizadores 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 Saravena (RVE) 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 Los Colonizadores Airport (RVE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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