DRJ
Drietabbetje
Suriname
10,195 km
6,335 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,195 km
6,335 mi / 5,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Paramaribo
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

DRJ NBO
Airport Name Drietabbetje Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code DRJ NBO
ICAO Code SMDA HKJK
City Drietabbetje Nairobi
Country Suriname Kenya
Timezone America/Paramaribo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 236 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 4.120000, -54.670000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Drietabbetje (DRJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drietabbetje Airport (DRJ) in Drietabbetje, Suriname to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,195 kilometers (6,335 miles / 5,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Suriname 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 00:00 in Drietabbetje, it's 06:00 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 5,094 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Drietabbetje Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Drietabbetje (DRJ) follows a heading of 274° (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 Drietabbetje Airport (DRJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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