AZS
Samana
Dominican Republic
11,804 km
7,335 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,804 km
7,335 mi / 6,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Santo_Domingo
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

AZS NBO
Airport Name Samana El Catey International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AZS NBO
ICAO Code MDCY HKJK
City Samana Nairobi
Country Dominican Republic Kenya
Timezone America/Santo_Domingo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 30 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 19.270000, -69.740000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Samana (AZS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Samana El Catey International Airport (AZS) in Samana, Dominican Republic to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,804 kilometers (7,335 miles / 6,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Dominican Republic with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:27 in Samana, it's 18:27 in Nairobi. With a 7-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 5,300 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Samana El Catey International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Samana (AZS) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Samana El Catey International Airport (AZS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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