NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,848 km
7,984 miles
TRU
Trujillo
Peru
Distance
12,848 km
7,984 mi / 6,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
260°
west

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NBO TRU
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos International Airport
IATA Code NBO TRU
ICAO Code HKJK SPRU
City Nairobi Trujillo
Country Kenya Peru
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Lima
Elevation 5,330 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -8.080000, -79.110000

Nairobi (NBO) to Trujillo (TRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos International Airport (TRU) in Trujillo, Peru is 12,848 kilometers (7,984 miles / 6,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 08:45 in Nairobi, it's 00:45 in Trujillo. 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 5,224 feet between the two airports. Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos 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 Trujillo (TRU) 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 Capitan FAP Carlos Martinez De Pinillos International Airport (TRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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