MQK
San Matias
Bolivia
10,535 km
6,546 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,535 km
6,546 mi / 5,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/La_Paz
Heading
93°
east

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MQK NBO
Airport Name San Matias Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MQK NBO
ICAO Code SLTI HKJK
City San Matias Nairobi
Country Bolivia Kenya
Timezone America/La_Paz Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 403 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -58.400000 -1.320000, 36.930000

San Matias (MQK) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Matias Airport (MQK) in San Matias, Bolivia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,535 kilometers (6,546 miles / 5,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Bolivia 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 06:51 in San Matias, it's 13:51 in Nairobi. With a 7-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 4,927 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than San Matias Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to San Matias (MQK) follows a heading of 253° (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 San Matias Airport (MQK) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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