CJS
Ciudad Juarez
Mexico
14,903 km
9,261 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,903 km
9,261 mi / 8,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CJS NBO
Airport Name Abraham Gonzalez International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CJS NBO
ICAO Code MMCS HKJK
City Ciudad Juarez Nairobi
Country Mexico Kenya
Timezone America/Mazatlan Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,904 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 31.640000, -106.430000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Ciudad Juarez (CJS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abraham Gonzalez International Airport (CJS) in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,903 kilometers (9,261 miles / 8,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Mexico 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 01:36 in Ciudad Juarez, it's 11:36 in Nairobi. With a 10-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 1,426 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Abraham Gonzalez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ciudad Juarez (CJS) follows a heading of 315° (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 Abraham Gonzalez International Airport (CJS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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