Colombia
KenyaBogota (BOG) to Nairobi (NBO) shipping route.
12,973 km by air, about 17 h in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Bogota (BOG) and Nairobi (NBO)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Bogota (BOG)AirNairobi (NBO)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 12,973 km (8,061 mi) |
| Straight line | 12,355 km |
| Flight time | 17 h |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Bogota (BOG) to Nairobi (NBO) shipping route by air
Air cargo from BOG to NBO flies about 12,973 km, east from Bogota (BOG), Colombia to Nairobi (NBO), Kenya. On a straight great circle the airports are 12,355 km apart.
Flight time is about 17 h at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for BOG to NBO this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Bogota to Nairobi saves money. The shipment crosses from Colombia into Kenya, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Bogota (BOG) in this directory, Nairobi (NBO) is the 39th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Bogota: Jeddah (12,801 km), Auckland (12,796 km) and Johannesburg (12,048 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Bogota (BOG) to Nairobi (NBO)?
12,973 km along the flight path (12,355 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Bogota (BOG) to Nairobi (NBO)?
About 17 h of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Nairobi (NBO) to Bogota (BOG) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Doha (DOH) to Nairobi (NBO)3,520 km
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.