NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,585 km
7,198 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
11,585 km
7,198 mi / 6,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
225°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO WCA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code NBO WCA
ICAO Code HKJK SCST
City Nairobi Castro
Country Kenya Chile
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Santiago
Elevation 5,330 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Nairobi (NBO) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 11,585 kilometers (7,198 miles / 6,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 Chile. 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 06:55 in Nairobi, it's 23:55 in Castro. 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 5,179 feet between the two airports. Gamboa 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 Castro (WCA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). 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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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