The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Stoelmanseiland Airport (SMZ) in Stoelmanseiland, Suriname is 10,168 kilometers (6,318 miles / 5,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Suriname. 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 22:27 in Nairobi, it's 16:27 in Stoelmanseiland. 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 5,143 feet between the two airports. Stoelmanseiland 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 Stoelmanseiland (SMZ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 91° (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 Stoelmanseiland Airport (SMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.