Distance From Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, NBO - CMH Distance

The distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is 7829 miles or 12599 kilometers or 6799 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 Nairobi ( Kenya ) to Columbus ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nairobi and Columbus takes around 17 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus, United States is 17 hours 59 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 • NBO - CMH

Kilometers		12599 km
Statute Miles		7829 miles
Nautical Miles		6799 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 59 minutes

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport Flight Route Map - NBO to CMH Flight Path

Location of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport & John Glenn Columbus International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Nairobi to Columbus nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Nairobi, Kenya and Columbus, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NBO - CMH

Time difference between Nairobi (Kenya) and Columbus (United States) is 8 Hours.
Columbus time is 8 Hours behind Nairobi.

Location	Local Time
Nairobi (Kenya)	2025-12-05, 09:28:55 EAT
Columbus (United States)	2025-12-05, 01:28:55 EST

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

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

Destination

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH / KCMH) Columbus, United States