NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,196 km
6,957 miles
SLA
Salta
Argentina
Distance
11,196 km
6,957 mi / 6,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SLA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport
IATA Code NBO SLA
ICAO Code HKJK SASA
City Nairobi Salta
Country Kenya Argentina
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 5,330 ft 4,088 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -24.860000, -65.490000

Nairobi (NBO) to Salta (SLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport (SLA) in Salta, Argentina is 11,196 kilometers (6,957 miles / 6,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Argentina. 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 22:30 in Nairobi, it's 16:30 in Salta. With a 6-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 1,242 feet between the two airports. Martin Miguel De Guemes 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 Salta (SLA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 97° (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 Martin Miguel De Guemes International Airport (SLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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