Kenya
ColombiaNairobi (NBO) to Bogota (BOG) shipping route.
12,973 km by air, about 17 h in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Nairobi (NBO) and Bogota (BOG)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Nairobi (NBO)AirBogota (BOG)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 Nairobi (NBO) to Bogota (BOG) shipping route by air
Air cargo from NBO to BOG flies about 12,973 km, west from Nairobi (NBO), Kenya to Bogota (BOG), Colombia. 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 NBO to BOG 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 Nairobi to Bogota saves money. The shipment crosses from Kenya into Colombia, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Nairobi (NBO) in this directory, Bogota (BOG) is the 54th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Nairobi: Toronto (12,823 km), Sydney (12,742 km) and New York (12,429 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Bogota (BOG)?
12,973 km along the flight path (12,355 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Nairobi (NBO) to Bogota (BOG)?
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 Bogota (BOG) to Nairobi (NBO) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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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.