NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,438 km
8,971 miles
SJT
San Angelo
United States
Distance
14,438 km
8,971 mi / 7,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
311°
northwest

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NBO SJT
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field
IATA Code NBO SJT
ICAO Code HKJK KSJT
City Nairobi San Angelo
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,919 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 31.360000, -100.500000

Nairobi (NBO) to San Angelo (SJT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (SJT) in San Angelo, United States is 14,438 kilometers (8,971 miles / 7,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 United States. 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 02:40 in Nairobi, it's 17:40 in San Angelo. With a 9-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 3,411 feet between the two airports. San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field 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 Angelo (SJT) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 62° (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 San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (SJT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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