NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
15,676 km
9,741 miles
SJD
San Jose del Cabo
Mexico
Distance
15,676 km
9,741 mi / 8,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SJD
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Los Cabos International Airport
IATA Code NBO SJD
ICAO Code HKJK MMSD
City Nairobi San Jose del Cabo
Country Kenya Mexico
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Mazatlan
Elevation 5,330 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 23.150000, -109.720000

Nairobi (NBO) to San Jose del Cabo (SJD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico is 15,676 kilometers (9,741 miles / 8,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 17:07 in Nairobi, it's 07:07 in San Jose del Cabo. With a 10-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 4,956 feet between the two airports. Los Cabos 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 Jose del Cabo (SJD) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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