NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,575 km
7,814 miles
SAQ
Andros Island
Bahamas
Distance
12,575 km
7,814 mi / 6,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
297°
west northwest

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NBO SAQ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport San Andros Airport
IATA Code NBO SAQ
ICAO Code HKJK MYAN
City Nairobi Andros Island
Country Kenya Bahamas
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Nassau
Elevation 5,330 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 25.050000, -78.050000

Nairobi (NBO) to Andros Island (SAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to San Andros Airport (SAQ) in Andros Island, Bahamas is 12,575 kilometers (7,814 miles / 6,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Bahamas. 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 14:30 in Nairobi, it's 06:30 in Andros Island. 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 5,325 feet between the two airports. San Andros Airport 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 Andros Island (SAQ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 80° (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 Andros Airport (SAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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