Airport Comparison
| ESG | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Dr. Luis Maria Argana International Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| IATA Code | ESG | NBO |
| ICAO Code | SGME | HKJK |
| City | Mariscal Estigarribia | Nairobi |
| Country | Paraguay | Kenya |
| Timezone | America/Asuncion | Africa/Nairobi |
| Elevation | 553 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Coordinates | -22.050000, -60.620000 | -1.320000, 36.930000 |
Mariscal Estigarribia (ESG) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Dr. Luis Maria Argana International Airport (ESG) in Mariscal Estigarribia, Paraguay to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,730 kilometers (6,667 miles / 5,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 94°.
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 03:34 in Mariscal Estigarribia, it's 09:34 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 4,777 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Dr. Luis Maria Argana International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mariscal Estigarribia (ESG) follows a heading of 248° (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 Dr. Luis Maria Argana International Airport (ESG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.