LUQ
San Luis
Argentina
11,157 km
6,933 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,157 km
6,933 mi / 6,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/San_Luis
Heading
98°
east

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LUQ NBO
Airport Name Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LUQ NBO
ICAO Code SAOU HKJK
City San Luis Nairobi
Country Argentina Kenya
Timezone America/Argentina/San_Luis Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,328 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -33.270000, -66.360000 -1.320000, 36.930000

San Luis (LUQ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ) in San Luis, Argentina to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,157 kilometers (6,933 miles / 6,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 09:14 in San Luis, it's 15:14 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 3,002 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to San Luis (LUQ) follows a heading of 236° (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 Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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