NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,700 km
4,163 miles
SPC
Sta Cruz de la Palma
Spain
Distance
6,700 km
4,163 mi / 3,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SPC
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport La Palma Airport
IATA Code NBO SPC
ICAO Code HKJK GCLA
City Nairobi Sta Cruz de la Palma
Country Kenya Spain
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 5,330 ft 107 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 28.630000, -17.760000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sta Cruz de la Palma (SPC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to La Palma Airport (SPC) in Sta Cruz de la Palma, Spain is 6,700 kilometers (4,163 miles / 3,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:27 in Nairobi, it's 22:27 in Sta Cruz de la Palma. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,223 feet between the two airports. La Palma 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 Sta Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). 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 La Palma Airport (SPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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