CDG to NBO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 6,495 km (4,036 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 35m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (NBO to CDG).
How far is it from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Nairobi?
The great-circle distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 6,495 km (4,036 mi, 3,507 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CDG to NBO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NBO is roughly southeast of CDG.
How is the CDG to NBO route written in code?
The pair is written CDG-NBO in IATA codes and LFPG-HKJK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is CDG (LFPG), Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is NBO (HKJK).
| CDG | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| ICAO code | LFPG | HKJK |
| Country | France | Kenya |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Rank by connections | #5 | #126 |
LFPG starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; HKJK starts with H, the prefix for northeast Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NBO sits 4,938 ft (1,505 m) higher than CDG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CDG to NBO
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KQ | Kenya Airways | KQA | Kenya | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) from Nairobi?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) are 6,495 km (4,036 mi, 3,507 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CDG to NBO?
A typical nonstop flight between CDG and NBO takes about 8h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NBO from CDG?
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) lies roughly southeast of Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
Which airlines fly CDG to NBO?
1 airline appear on the CDG-NBO route in the open dataset, including Kenya Airways.
Related routes
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