NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
15,589 km
9,686 miles
SBP
San Luis Obispo
United States
Distance
15,589 km
9,686 mi / 8,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SBP
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
IATA Code NBO SBP
ICAO Code HKJK KSBP
City Nairobi San Luis Obispo
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,330 ft 212 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 35.200000, -120.600000

Nairobi (NBO) to San Luis Obispo (SBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) in San Luis Obispo, United States is 15,589 kilometers (9,686 miles / 8,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 United States. 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 11:00 in Nairobi, it's 00:00 in San Luis Obispo. With a 11-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 5,118 feet between the two airports. San Luis Obispo County Regional 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 Luis Obispo (SBP) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). 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 Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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