NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,956 km
6,807 miles
ULA
San Julian
Argentina
Distance
10,956 km
6,807 mi / 5,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
220°
southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO ULA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport
IATA Code NBO ULA
ICAO Code HKJK SAWJ
City Nairobi San Julian
Country Kenya Argentina
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 5,330 ft 203 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -49.310000, -67.800000

Nairobi (NBO) to San Julian (ULA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport (ULA) in San Julian, Argentina is 10,956 kilometers (6,807 miles / 5,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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 Argentina. 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 11:34 in Nairobi, it's 05:34 in San Julian. 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 5,127 feet between the two airports. Capitan D Daniel Vazquez 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 Julian (ULA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 102° (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 Capitan D Daniel Vazquez Airport (ULA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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