ESR
El Salvador
Chile
11,600 km
7,208 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,600 km
7,208 mi / 6,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Santiago
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

ESR NBO
Airport Name Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ESR NBO
ICAO Code SCES HKJK
City El Salvador Nairobi
Country Chile Kenya
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,240 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -26.310000, -69.770000 -1.320000, 36.930000

El Salvador (ESR) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) in El Salvador, Chile to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,600 kilometers (7,208 miles / 6,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Chile 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 03:57 in El Salvador, it's 09:57 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.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to El Salvador (ESR) follows a heading of 242° (west 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 Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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