JIP
Jipijapa
Ecuador
13,072 km
8,123 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,072 km
8,123 mi / 7,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

JIP NBO
Airport Name Jipijapa Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code JIP NBO
ICAO Code SEJI HKJK
City Jipijapa Nairobi
Country Ecuador Kenya
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 223 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -1.000000, -80.670000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Jipijapa (JIP) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jipijapa Airport (JIP) in Jipijapa, Ecuador to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,072 kilometers (8,123 miles / 7,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Ecuador 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 23:54 in Jipijapa, it's 07:54 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 5,107 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Jipijapa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Jipijapa (JIP) follows a heading of 268° (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 Jipijapa Airport (JIP) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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