NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,389 km
7,077 miles
UYU
Quijarro
Bolivia
Distance
11,389 km
7,077 mi / 6,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

NBO UYU
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Uyuni Airport
IATA Code NBO UYU
ICAO Code HKJK SLUY
City Nairobi Quijarro
Country Kenya Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/La_Paz
Elevation 5,330 ft 11,136 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -20.450000, -66.850000

Nairobi (NBO) to Quijarro (UYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Uyuni Airport (UYU) in Quijarro, Bolivia is 11,389 kilometers (7,077 miles / 6,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Bolivia. 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 12:54 in Nairobi, it's 05:54 in Quijarro. With a 7-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 5,806 feet between the two airports. Uyuni 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 Quijarro (UYU) 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 Uyuni Airport (UYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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