The flight distance from Nieuw Nickerie Airport (ICK) in Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,462 kilometers (6,501 miles / 5,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Suriname 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 19:22 in Nieuw Nickerie, it's 01:22 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 5,321 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Nieuw Nickerie Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Nieuw Nickerie (ICK) follows a heading of 276° (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 Nieuw Nickerie Airport (ICK) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.