NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,510 km
6,530 miles
QSX
New Amsterdam
Guyana
Distance
10,510 km
6,530 mi / 5,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
276°
west

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Airport Comparison

NBO QSX
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport New Amsterdam Airport
IATA Code NBO QSX
ICAO Code HKJK SYNA
City Nairobi New Amsterdam
Country Kenya Guyana
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Guyana
Elevation 5,330 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 6.240000, -57.470000

Nairobi (NBO) to New Amsterdam (QSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to New Amsterdam Airport (QSX) in New Amsterdam, Guyana is 10,510 kilometers (6,530 miles / 5,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Guyana. 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 02:07 in Nairobi, it's 19:07 in New Amsterdam. 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 5,327 feet between the two airports. New Amsterdam 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 New Amsterdam (QSX) 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 New Amsterdam Airport (QSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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