AFA
San Rafael
Argentina
11,320 km
7,034 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,320 km
7,034 mi / 6,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Mendoza
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

AFA NBO
Airport Name Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AFA NBO
ICAO Code SAMR HKJK
City San Rafael Nairobi
Country Argentina Kenya
Timezone America/Argentina/Mendoza Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,470 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -34.590000, -68.400000 -1.320000, 36.930000

San Rafael (AFA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) in San Rafael, Argentina to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,320 kilometers (7,034 miles / 6,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:56 in San Rafael, it's 15:56 in Nairobi. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,860 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to San Rafael (AFA) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.