Nairobi to Cilacap flights
Cilacap lies 8,026 km (4,987 mi) east of Nairobi, +4 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 2 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Nairobi | Cilacap | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | Indonesia |
| Population | 4.4 million | 256,996 |
| Elevation | 1,684 m (5,525 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Nearest large airport | NBO, 13 km out | CXP, 9 km out |
Clocks in Cilacap are 4 h ahead of Nairobi right now, so a 11 h 2 min journey lands 15 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cilacap
Crossing from Kenya into Indonesia: money changes from the Shilling to the Rupiah (IDR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Nairobi
Nairobi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 13,507-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL, 4 km).
Arriving in Cilacap
Cilacap is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tunggul Wulung Airport (CXP), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,593 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunggul Wulung Airport (regional) | CXP | 9 km (6 mi) | 4,593 ft | 69 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,026 km (4,987 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Cilacap from Nairobi?
8,026 km (4,987 mi) in a straight line, east of Nairobi.
How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Cilacap by air?
About 11 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nairobi and Cilacap?
Cilacap is 4 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Africa/Nairobi).
Which airports are used for Nairobi to Cilacap flights?
Typically Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Tunggul Wulung Airport (CXP).
What currency do I need in Cilacap?
The Rupiah (IDR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.