NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,602 km
7,831 miles
SQU
Plaza Saposoa
Peru
Distance
12,602 km
7,831 mi / 6,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
262°
west

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Airport Comparison

NBO SQU
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Saposoa Airport
IATA Code NBO SQU
ICAO Code HKJK SPOA
City Nairobi Plaza Saposoa
Country Kenya Peru
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Lima
Elevation 5,330 ft 982 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -6.960000, -76.770000

Nairobi (NBO) to Plaza Saposoa (SQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Saposoa Airport (SQU) in Plaza Saposoa, Peru is 12,602 kilometers (7,831 miles / 6,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Peru. 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 10:37 in Nairobi, it's 02:37 in Plaza Saposoa. 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 4,348 feet between the two airports. Saposoa 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 Plaza Saposoa (SQU) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 94° (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 Saposoa Airport (SQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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