West Island to Nairobi flights
Nairobi lies 6,721 km (4,176 mi) west of West Island, -3.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 h 22 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.
| West Island | Nairobi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cocos Islands | Kenya |
| Population | 120 | 4.4 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 1,684 m (5,525 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6:30 (Indian/Cocos) | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) |
| Nearest large airport | CCK, 4 km out | NBO, 13 km out |
Clocks in Nairobi are 3 h 30 min behind West Island right now, so a 9 h 22 min journey lands only 5 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nairobi
Crossing from Cocos Islands into Kenya: money changes from the Dollar to the Shilling (KES); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +254; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving West Island
West Island is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport (CCK), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,999 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | NBO | 13 km (8 mi) | 13,507 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Nairobi Wilson Airport (regional) | WIL | 4 km (2 mi) | 5,052 ft | 5,536 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 6,721 km (4,176 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Nairobi
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Common questions
How far is Nairobi from West Island?
6,721 km (4,176 mi) in a straight line, west of West Island.
How long does it take to get from West Island to Nairobi by air?
About 9 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between West Island and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 3 h 30 min behind at the moment (Africa/Nairobi against Indian/Cocos).
Which airports are used for West Island to Nairobi flights?
Typically Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport (CCK) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO); Nairobi also has WIL.
What currency do I need in Nairobi?
The Shilling (KES).
Where can I stay in Nairobi?
Our booking partner lists 4,671+ places to stay in Nairobi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.