NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,804 km
7,335 miles
SDQ
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Distance
11,804 km
7,335 mi / 6,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SDQ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Las Americas International Airport
IATA Code NBO SDQ
ICAO Code HKJK MDSD
City Nairobi Santo Domingo
Country Kenya Dominican Republic
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 5,330 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 18.430000, -69.670000

Nairobi (NBO) to Santo Domingo (SDQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic is 11,804 kilometers (7,335 miles / 6,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Dominican Republic. 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 21:01 in Nairobi, it's 14:01 in Santo Domingo. 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 5,271 feet between the two airports. Las Americas International 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 Santo Domingo (SDQ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 86° (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 Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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