CJA
Cajamarca
Peru
12,790 km
7,947 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,790 km
7,947 mi / 6,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

CJA NBO
Airport Name Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CJA NBO
ICAO Code SPJR HKJK
City Cajamarca Nairobi
Country Peru Kenya
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 8,781 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -7.140000, -78.490000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Cajamarca (CJA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA) in Cajamarca, Peru to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,790 kilometers (7,947 miles / 6,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Peru 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 11:37 in Cajamarca, it's 19:37 in Nairobi. With a 8-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 3,451 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits lower than Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Cajamarca (CJA) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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