NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,428 km
7,101 miles
SIG
San Juan
United States
Distance
11,428 km
7,101 mi / 6,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SIG
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport
IATA Code NBO SIG
ICAO Code HKJK TJIG
City Nairobi San Juan
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 5,330 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 18.460000, -66.100000

Nairobi (NBO) to San Juan (SIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) in San Juan, United States is 11,428 kilometers (7,101 miles / 6,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 United States. 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 19:44 in Nairobi, it's 12:44 in San Juan. With a 7-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 5,320 feet between the two airports. Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci 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 Juan (SIG) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 87° (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 Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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