EMX
El Maiten
Argentina
11,390 km
7,077 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,390 km
7,077 mi / 6,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Catamarca
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EMX NBO
Airport Name El Maiten Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code EMX NBO
ICAO Code SAVD HKJK
City El Maiten Nairobi
Country Argentina Kenya
Timezone America/Argentina/Catamarca Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,355 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -42.030000, -71.170000 -1.320000, 36.930000

El Maiten (EMX) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Maiten Airport (EMX) in El Maiten, Argentina to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,390 kilometers (7,077 miles / 6,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 12:24 in El Maiten, it's 18:24 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 2,975 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than El Maiten Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to El Maiten (EMX) follows a heading of 226° (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 El Maiten Airport (EMX) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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