NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,228 km
6,977 miles
SJB
San Joaquin
Bolivia
Distance
11,228 km
6,977 mi / 6,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SJB
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport San Joaquin Airport
IATA Code NBO SJB
ICAO Code HKJK SLJO
City Nairobi San Joaquin
Country Kenya Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/La_Paz
Elevation 5,330 ft 456 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -13.050000, -64.660000

Nairobi (NBO) to San Joaquin (SJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to San Joaquin Airport (SJB) in San Joaquin, Bolivia is 11,228 kilometers (6,977 miles / 6,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Bolivia. 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 15:22 in Nairobi, it's 08:22 in San Joaquin. 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 4,874 feet between the two airports. San Joaquin 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 Joaquin (SJB) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 94° (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 Joaquin Airport (SJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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