ING
El Calafate
Argentina
11,238 km
6,983 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,238 km
6,983 mi / 6,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Heading
106°
east southeast

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ING NBO
Airport Name Lago Argentino Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ING NBO
ICAO Code SAWA HKJK
City El Calafate Nairobi
Country Argentina Kenya
Timezone America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 732 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -50.340000, -72.250000 -1.320000, 36.930000

El Calafate (ING) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lago Argentino Airport (ING) in El Calafate, Argentina to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,238 kilometers (6,983 miles / 6,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 13:05 in El Calafate, it's 19:05 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 4,598 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lago Argentino Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to El Calafate (ING) follows a heading of 218° (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 Lago Argentino Airport (ING) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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