Airport Comparison
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.