NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
15,579 km
9,680 miles
SFH
San Felipe International Airport
Mexico
Distance
15,579 km
9,680 mi / 8,412 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
321°
northwest

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NBO SFH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport San Felipe International Airport
IATA Code NBO SFH
ICAO Code HKJK MMSF
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Mexico
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Tijuana
Elevation 5,330 ft 148 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 30.930000, -114.810000

Nairobi (NBO) to San Felipe International Airport (SFH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to San Felipe International Airport (SFH) in San Felipe International Airport, Mexico is 15,579 kilometers (9,680 miles / 8,412 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 08:49 in Nairobi, it's 21:49 in San Felipe International Airport. With a 11-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 5,182 feet between the two airports. San Felipe International 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 San Felipe International Airport (SFH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 48° (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 San Felipe International Airport (SFH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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