NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,750 km
7,301 miles
SNF
San Felipe
Venezuela
Distance
11,750 km
7,301 mi / 6,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO SNF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport
IATA Code NBO SNF
ICAO Code HKJK SVSP
City Nairobi San Felipe
Country Kenya Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Caracas
Elevation 5,330 ft 761 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 10.280000, -68.760000

Nairobi (NBO) to San Felipe (SNF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport (SNF) in San Felipe, Venezuela is 11,750 kilometers (7,301 miles / 6,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Venezuela. 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 21:11 in Nairobi, it's 14:11 in San Felipe. 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 4,569 feet between the two airports. Sub Teniente Nestor Arias 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 San Felipe (SNF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 88° (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 Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport (SNF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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