ARI
Arica
Chile
11,779 km
7,319 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,779 km
7,319 mi / 6,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Santiago
Heading
97°
east

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Airport Comparison

ARI NBO
Airport Name Chacalluta Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ARI NBO
ICAO Code SCAR HKJK
City Arica Nairobi
Country Chile Kenya
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 167 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -18.350000, -70.340000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Arica (ARI) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacalluta Airport (ARI) in Arica, Chile to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,779 kilometers (7,319 miles / 6,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:32 in Arica, it's 00:32 in Nairobi. 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 5,163 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Chacalluta Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Arica (ARI) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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