ASU
Asuncion
Paraguay
10,392 km
6,457 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,392 km
6,457 mi / 5,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Asuncion
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

ASU NBO
Airport Name Silvio Pettirossi International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ASU NBO
ICAO Code SGAS HKJK
City Asuncion Nairobi
Country Paraguay Kenya
Timezone America/Asuncion Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 292 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -25.240000, -57.520000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Asuncion (ASU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) in Asuncion, Paraguay to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,392 kilometers (6,457 miles / 5,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Paraguay 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 16:50 in Asuncion, it's 22:50 in Nairobi. 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 5,038 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Silvio Pettirossi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Asuncion (ASU) follows a heading of 245° (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 Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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