NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,247 km
8,231 miles
SNJ
Pinar Del Rio
Cuba
Distance
13,247 km
8,231 mi / 7,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SNJ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport San Julian Air Base
IATA Code NBO SNJ
ICAO Code HKJK MUSJ
City Nairobi Pinar Del Rio
Country Kenya Cuba
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Havana
Elevation 5,330 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 22.100000, -84.150000

Nairobi (NBO) to Pinar Del Rio (SNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to San Julian Air Base (SNJ) in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba is 13,247 kilometers (8,231 miles / 7,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 09:13 in Nairobi, it's 01:13 in Pinar Del Rio. With a 8-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 5,232 feet between the two airports. San Julian Air Base 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 Pinar Del Rio (SNJ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 79° (east 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 Julian Air Base (SNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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