NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,247 km
6,989 miles
SOM
San Tome Airport
Venezuela
Distance
11,247 km
6,989 mi / 6,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
279°
west

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Airport Comparison

NBO SOM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport San Tome Airport
IATA Code NBO SOM
ICAO Code HKJK SVST
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Caracas
Elevation 5,330 ft 861 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 8.950000, -64.150000

Nairobi (NBO) to San Tome Airport (SOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to San Tome Airport (SOM) in San Tome Airport, Venezuela is 11,247 kilometers (6,989 miles / 6,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Venezuela. 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 18:18 in Nairobi, it's 11:18 in San Tome Airport. 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 4,469 feet between the two airports. San Tome 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 Tome Airport (SOM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 90° (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 San Tome Airport (SOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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