NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,066 km
6,876 miles
PUQ
Punta Arenas
Chile
Distance
11,066 km
6,876 mi / 5,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
216°
southwest

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NBO PUQ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport
IATA Code NBO PUQ
ICAO Code HKJK SCCI
City Nairobi Punta Arenas
Country Kenya Chile
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Punta_Arenas
Elevation 5,330 ft 139 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -53.000000, -70.850000

Nairobi (NBO) to Punta Arenas (PUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) in Punta Arenas, Chile is 11,066 kilometers (6,876 miles / 5,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 Chile. 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 06:27 in Nairobi, it's 00:27 in Punta Arenas. 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 5,191 feet between the two airports. Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo 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 Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). 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 Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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