NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,884 km
7,384 miles
UMI
Quince Mil
Peru
Distance
11,884 km
7,384 mi / 6,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO UMI
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Quince Air Base
IATA Code NBO UMI
ICAO Code HKJK SPIL
City Nairobi Quince Mil
Country Kenya Peru
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Lima
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,047 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -13.230000, -70.750000

Nairobi (NBO) to Quince Mil (UMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Quince Air Base (UMI) in Quince Mil, Peru is 11,884 kilometers (7,384 miles / 6,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 12:53 in Nairobi, it's 04:53 in Quince Mil. 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 3,283 feet between the two airports. Quince Air Base 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 Quince Mil (UMI) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 96° (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 Quince Air Base (UMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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