NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,327 km
7,660 miles
SJA
San Juan de Marcona
Peru
Distance
12,327 km
7,660 mi / 6,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SJA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport San Juan de Marcona Airport
IATA Code NBO SJA
ICAO Code HKJK SPJN
City Nairobi San Juan de Marcona
Country Kenya Peru
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Lima
Elevation 5,330 ft 144 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -15.350000, -75.140000

Nairobi (NBO) to San Juan de Marcona (SJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to San Juan de Marcona Airport (SJA) in San Juan de Marcona, Peru is 12,327 kilometers (7,660 miles / 6,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:45 in Nairobi, it's 11:45 in San Juan de Marcona. 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 5,186 feet between the two airports. San Juan de Marcona 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 de Marcona (SJA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 97° (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 Juan de Marcona Airport (SJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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