NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,912 km
8,644 miles
UAX
Uaxactun
Guatemala
Distance
13,912 km
8,644 mi / 7,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
290°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO UAX
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Uaxactun Airport
IATA Code NBO UAX
ICAO Code HKJK MGUX
City Nairobi Uaxactun
Country Kenya Guatemala
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Guatemala
Elevation 5,330 ft 573 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 17.390000, -89.630000

Nairobi (NBO) to Uaxactun (UAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Uaxactun Airport (UAX) in Uaxactun, Guatemala is 13,912 kilometers (8,644 miles / 7,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Guatemala. 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 04:27 in Nairobi, it's 19:27 in Uaxactun. 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 4,757 feet between the two airports. Uaxactun 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 Uaxactun (UAX) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 79° (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 Uaxactun Airport (UAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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