NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,008 km
8,083 miles
QSN
San Nicolas
Cuba
Distance
13,008 km
8,083 mi / 7,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
295°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO QSN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport San Nicolas De Bari Airport
IATA Code NBO QSN
ICAO Code HKJK MUNB
City Nairobi San Nicolas
Country Kenya Cuba
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Havana
Elevation 5,330 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 22.760000, -81.920000

Nairobi (NBO) to San Nicolas (QSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to San Nicolas De Bari Airport (QSN) in San Nicolas, Cuba is 13,008 kilometers (8,083 miles / 7,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Cuba. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:18 in Nairobi, it's 01:18 in San Nicolas. 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 5,281 feet between the two airports. San Nicolas De Bari 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 San Nicolas (QSN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 79° (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 San Nicolas De Bari Airport (QSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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