JAK
Jacmel
Haiti
12,106 km
7,522 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,106 km
7,522 mi / 6,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Port-au-Prince
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

JAK NBO
Airport Name Jacmel Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code JAK NBO
ICAO Code MTJA HKJK
City Jacmel Nairobi
Country Haiti Kenya
Timezone America/Port-au-Prince Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 167 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, -72.520000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Jacmel (JAK) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jacmel Airport (JAK) in Jacmel, Haiti to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,106 kilometers (7,522 miles / 6,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Haiti 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 01:01 in Jacmel, it's 09:01 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 5,163 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Jacmel Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Jacmel (JAK) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Jacmel Airport (JAK) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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