The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Santa Rosa Copan Airport (SDH) in Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras is 13,869 kilometers (8,618 miles / 7,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Honduras. 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 22:18 in Nairobi, it's 13:18 in Santa Rosa de Copan. 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 2,512 feet between the two airports. Santa Rosa Copan 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 Santa Rosa de Copan (SDH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 81° (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 Santa Rosa Copan Airport (SDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.