NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,774 km
6,694 miles
SJS
San Jose de Chiquitos
Bolivia
Distance
10,774 km
6,694 mi / 5,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SJS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport San Jose De Chiquitos Airport
IATA Code NBO SJS
ICAO Code HKJK SLJE
City Nairobi San Jose de Chiquitos
Country Kenya Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/La_Paz
Elevation 5,330 ft 974 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -17.830000, -60.740000

Nairobi (NBO) to San Jose de Chiquitos (SJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to San Jose De Chiquitos Airport (SJS) in San Jose de Chiquitos, Bolivia is 10,774 kilometers (6,694 miles / 5,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 21:46 in Nairobi, it's 14:46 in San Jose de Chiquitos. 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 4,356 feet between the two airports. San Jose De Chiquitos 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 de Chiquitos (SJS) 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 Jose De Chiquitos Airport (SJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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