IQT
Iquitos
Peru
12,242 km
7,607 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,242 km
7,607 mi / 6,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Lima
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

IQT NBO
Airport Name Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IQT NBO
ICAO Code SPQT HKJK
City Iquitos Nairobi
Country Peru Kenya
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 306 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -3.780000, -73.310000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Iquitos (IQT) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) in Iquitos, Peru to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,242 kilometers (7,607 miles / 6,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 18:19 in Iquitos, it's 02:19 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 5,024 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Iquitos (IQT) follows a heading of 265° (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 Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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