NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,915 km
6,782 miles
SNV
Santa Elena de Uairen Airport
Venezuela
Distance
10,915 km
6,782 mi / 5,893 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO SNV
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Santa Elena de Uairen Airport
IATA Code NBO SNV
ICAO Code HKJK SVSE
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Caracas
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,938 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 4.550000, -61.150000

Nairobi (NBO) to Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) in Santa Elena de Uairen Airport, Venezuela is 10,915 kilometers (6,782 miles / 5,893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 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 21:09 in Nairobi, it's 14:09 in Santa Elena de Uairen Airport. 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 2,392 feet between the two airports. Santa Elena de Uairen 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 Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) 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 Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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