NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,313 km
8,272 miles
TOO
Coto Brus
Costa Rica
Distance
13,313 km
8,272 mi / 7,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO TOO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport San Vito De Java Airport
IATA Code NBO TOO
ICAO Code HKJK MRSV
City Nairobi Coto Brus
Country Kenya Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,228 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 8.830000, -82.960000

Nairobi (NBO) to Coto Brus (TOO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to San Vito De Java Airport (TOO) in Coto Brus, Costa Rica is 13,313 kilometers (8,272 miles / 7,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 05:32 in Nairobi, it's 20:32 in Coto Brus. 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 2,102 feet between the two airports. San Vito De Java 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 Coto Brus (TOO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 86° (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 San Vito De Java Airport (TOO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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