NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,281 km
7,010 miles
POI
Potosi
Bolivia
Distance
11,281 km
7,010 mi / 6,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO POI
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
IATA Code NBO POI
ICAO Code HKJK SLPO
City Nairobi Potosi
Country Kenya Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/La_Paz
Elevation 5,330 ft 12,913 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -19.540000, -65.720000

Nairobi (NBO) to Potosi (POI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia is 11,281 kilometers (7,010 miles / 6,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Bolivia. 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 06:51 in Nairobi, it's 23:51 in Potosi. 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 7,583 feet between the two airports. Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport sits higher than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Potosi (POI) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 96° (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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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