NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,902 km
9,259 miles
SLP
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Distance
14,902 km
9,259 mi / 8,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SLP
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Ponciano Arriaga International Airport
IATA Code NBO SLP
ICAO Code HKJK MMSP
City Nairobi San Luis Potosi
Country Kenya Mexico
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5,330 ft 6,035 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 22.250000, -100.930000

Nairobi (NBO) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) in San Luis Potosi, Mexico is 14,902 kilometers (9,259 miles / 8,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 02:33 in Nairobi, it's 17:33 in San Luis Potosi. 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.

The return flight from San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 69° (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 Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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