JSM
Chubut
Argentina
11,282 km
7,010 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,282 km
7,010 mi / 6,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Argentina/Catamarca
Heading
103°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

JSM NBO
Airport Name Jose De San Martin Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code JSM NBO
ICAO Code SAWS HKJK
City Chubut Nairobi
Country Argentina Kenya
Timezone America/Argentina/Catamarca Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,407 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -44.050000, -70.460000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Chubut (JSM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose De San Martin Airport (JSM) in Chubut, Argentina to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,282 kilometers (7,010 miles / 6,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Argentina 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 08:57 in Chubut, it's 14:57 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 2,923 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Jose De San Martin Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Chubut (JSM) follows a heading of 224° (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 Jose De San Martin Airport (JSM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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