CJC
Calama
Chile
11,572 km
7,191 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,572 km
7,191 mi / 6,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Santiago
Heading
97°
east

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Airport Comparison

CJC NBO
Airport Name El Loa Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CJC NBO
ICAO Code SCCF HKJK
City Calama Nairobi
Country Chile Kenya
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 7,543 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -22.500000, -68.900000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Calama (CJC) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Loa Airport (CJC) in Calama, Chile to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,572 kilometers (7,191 miles / 6,249 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 18:46 in Calama, it's 01:46 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 2,213 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits lower than El Loa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Calama (CJC) follows a heading of 246° (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 El Loa Airport (CJC) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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