The flight distance from Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) in Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,119 kilometers (8,773 miles / 7,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Guatemala with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:44 in Santa Cruz del Quiche, it's 21:44 in Nairobi. With a 9-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 1,301 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits lower than Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Santa Cruz del Quiche (AQB) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport (AQB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.