NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,658 km
9,108 miles
OAX
Oaxaca
Mexico
Distance
14,658 km
9,108 mi / 7,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO OAX
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Xoxocotlan International Airport
IATA Code NBO OAX
ICAO Code HKJK MMOX
City Nairobi Oaxaca
Country Kenya Mexico
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5,330 ft 4,989 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 17.000000, -96.730000

Nairobi (NBO) to Oaxaca (OAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) in Oaxaca, Mexico is 14,658 kilometers (9,108 miles / 7,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Mexico. 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 23:33 in Nairobi, it's 14:33 in Oaxaca. 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.

The return flight from Oaxaca (OAX) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). 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 Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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