Distance From Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, BAQ - NBO Distance

The distance from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 7708 miles or 12405 kilometers or 6694 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Barranquilla ( Colombia ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Barranquilla and Nairobi takes around 17 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, Barranquilla, Colombia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 17 hours 43 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BAQ - NBO

Kilometers		12405 km
Statute Miles		7708 miles
Nautical Miles		6694 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 43 minutes

Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - BAQ to NBO Flight Path

Location of Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Barranquilla to Nairobi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Barranquilla, Colombia and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BAQ - NBO

Time difference between Barranquilla (Colombia) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 8 Hours.
Nairobi time is 8 Hours ahead of Barranquilla.

Location	Local Time
Barranquilla (Colombia)	2025-12-16, 12:37:44 -05
Nairobi (Kenya)	2025-12-16, 20:37:44 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ / SKBQ) Barranquilla, Colombia

Destination

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya