NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,730 km
7,289 miles
SYC
Shiringayoc
Peru
Distance
11,730 km
7,289 mi / 6,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SYC
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Shiringayoc Airport
IATA Code NBO SYC
ICAO Code HKJK SPSY
City Nairobi Shiringayoc
Country Kenya Peru
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Lima
Elevation 5,330 ft 856 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -11.880000, -69.200000

Nairobi (NBO) to Shiringayoc (SYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Shiringayoc Airport (SYC) in Shiringayoc, Peru is 11,730 kilometers (7,289 miles / 6,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 07:47 in Nairobi, it's 23:47 in Shiringayoc. 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 4,474 feet between the two airports. Shiringayoc 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 Shiringayoc (SYC) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 95° (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 Shiringayoc Airport (SYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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