NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,491 km
8,383 miles
NCR
San Carlos
Nicaragua
Distance
13,491 km
8,383 mi / 7,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO NCR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport San Carlos
IATA Code NBO NCR
ICAO Code HKJK MNSC
City Nairobi San Carlos
Country Kenya Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Managua
Elevation 5,330 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 11.130000, -84.770000

Nairobi (NBO) to San Carlos (NCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to San Carlos (NCR) in San Carlos, Nicaragua is 13,491 kilometers (8,383 miles / 7,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Kenya with Nicaragua. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:39 in Nairobi, it's 06:39 in San Carlos. With a 9-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 5,239 feet between the two airports. San Carlos sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Carlos (NCR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and San Carlos (NCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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