The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) in Paloemeu, Suriname is 10,279 kilometers (6,387 miles / 5,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Kenya with Suriname. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:32 in Nairobi, it's 01:32 in Paloemeu. 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 4,616 feet between the two airports. Vincent Fayks Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paloemeu (OEM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.