NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
15,462 km
9,607 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
15,462 km
9,607 mi / 8,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
335°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO SQL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code NBO SQL
ICAO Code HKJK KSQL
City Nairobi San Carlos
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,330 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 37.510000, -122.250000

Nairobi (NBO) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 15,462 kilometers (9,607 miles / 8,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 19:12 in Nairobi, it's 09:12 in San Carlos. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,325 feet between the two airports. San Carlos 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 Carlos (SQL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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