NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,893 km
7,390 miles
STI
Santiago
Dominican Republic
Distance
11,893 km
7,390 mi / 6,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO STI
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Cibao International Airport
IATA Code NBO STI
ICAO Code HKJK MDST
City Nairobi Santiago
Country Kenya Dominican Republic
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation 5,330 ft 565 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 19.410000, -70.600000

Nairobi (NBO) to Santiago (STI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Cibao International Airport (STI) in Santiago, Dominican Republic is 11,893 kilometers (7,390 miles / 6,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Dominican Republic. 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 05:49 in Nairobi, it's 22:49 in Santiago. 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 4,765 feet between the two airports. Cibao International 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 Santiago (STI) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 85° (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 Cibao International Airport (STI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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