APZ
Zapala
Argentina
11,377 km
7,069 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,377 km
7,069 mi / 6,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
102°
east southeast

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APZ NBO
Airport Name Zapala Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code APZ NBO
ICAO Code SAHZ HKJK
City Zapala Nairobi
Country Argentina Kenya
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,330 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -38.980000, -70.110000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Zapala (APZ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zapala Airport (APZ) in Zapala, Argentina to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,377 kilometers (7,069 miles / 6,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 15:30 in Zapala, it's 21:30 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 2,000 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Zapala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Zapala (APZ) follows a heading of 230° (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 Zapala Airport (APZ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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