NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,229 km
8,842 miles
SZT
San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
Mexico
Distance
14,229 km
8,842 mi / 7,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
290°
west northwest

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NBO SZT
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
IATA Code NBO SZT
ICAO Code HKJK MMSC
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Mexico
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5,330 ft 7,707 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 16.690000, -92.530000

Nairobi (NBO) to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 14,229 kilometers (8,842 miles / 7,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 Mexico. 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 05:37 in Nairobi, it's 20:37 in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport. With a 9-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 2,377 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport sits higher than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 78° (east 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 Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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