NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,897 km
6,771 miles
SLU
Castries
Saint Lucia
Distance
10,897 km
6,771 mi / 5,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SLU
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport George F. L. Charles Airport
IATA Code NBO SLU
ICAO Code HKJK TLPC
City Nairobi Castries
Country Kenya Saint Lucia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/St_Lucia
Elevation 5,330 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 14.020000, -60.990000

Nairobi (NBO) to Castries (SLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) in Castries, Saint Lucia is 10,897 kilometers (6,771 miles / 5,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Saint Lucia. 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 12:28 in Nairobi, it's 05:28 in Castries. 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 5,308 feet between the two airports. George F. L. Charles 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 Castries (SLU) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 89° (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 George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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