NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
15,394 km
9,565 miles
STS
Santa Rosa
United States
Distance
15,394 km
9,565 mi / 8,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
336°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO STS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County Airport
IATA Code NBO STS
ICAO Code HKJK KSTS
City Nairobi Santa Rosa
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,330 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 38.510000, -122.810000

Nairobi (NBO) to Santa Rosa (STS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa, United States is 15,394 kilometers (9,565 miles / 8,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 11:17 in Nairobi, it's 01:17 in Santa Rosa. 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 5,201 feet between the two airports. Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County 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 Santa Rosa (STS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 31° (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 Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County Airport (STS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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