NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,807 km
6,715 miles
SNG
San Ignacio de Velasco
Bolivia
Distance
10,807 km
6,715 mi / 5,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SNG
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport
IATA Code NBO SNG
ICAO Code HKJK SLSI
City Nairobi San Ignacio de Velasco
Country Kenya Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/La_Paz
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,354 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -16.380000, -60.960000

Nairobi (NBO) to San Ignacio de Velasco (SNG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport (SNG) in San Ignacio de Velasco, Bolivia is 10,807 kilometers (6,715 miles / 5,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Bolivia. 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 22:57 in Nairobi, it's 15:57 in San Ignacio de Velasco. 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 3,976 feet between the two airports. Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. 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 Ignacio de Velasco (SNG) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 94° (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 Capitan Av. Juan Cochamanidis S. Airport (SNG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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