ATF
Ambato
Ecuador
12,838 km
7,977 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,838 km
7,977 mi / 6,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
92°
east

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Airport Comparison

ATF NBO
Airport Name Chachoan Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ATF NBO
ICAO Code SEAM HKJK
City Ambato Nairobi
Country Ecuador Kenya
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 8,502 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -1.210000, -78.570000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Ambato (ATF) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chachoan Airport (ATF) in Ambato, Ecuador to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,838 kilometers (7,977 miles / 6,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Ecuador 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 17:44 in Ambato, it's 01:44 in Nairobi. With a 8-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 3,172 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits lower than Chachoan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ambato (ATF) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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