The flight distance from San Rafael Airport (LOB) in Los Andes, Chile to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,560 kilometers (7,183 miles / 6,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 Chile 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 00:26 in Los Andes, it's 07:26 in Nairobi. With a 7-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 2,869 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than San Rafael Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Los Andes (LOB) follows a heading of 236° (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 San Rafael Airport (LOB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.