NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,934 km
9,279 miles
SJN
St Johns
United States
Distance
14,934 km
9,279 mi / 8,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
320°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO SJN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport St Johns Industrial Air Park
IATA Code NBO SJN
ICAO Code HKJK KSJN
City Nairobi St Johns
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Phoenix
Elevation 5,330 ft 5,737 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 34.520000, -109.380000

Nairobi (NBO) to St Johns (SJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) in St Johns, United States is 14,934 kilometers (9,279 miles / 8,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 07:36 in Nairobi, it's 21:36 in St Johns. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from St Johns (SJN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 51° (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 St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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