Airport Comparison
Nairobi (NBO) to Puerto Williams (WPU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) in Puerto Williams, Chile is 10,810 kilometers (6,717 miles / 5,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.
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 13:07 in Nairobi, it's 07:07 in Puerto Williams. With a 6-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 5,242 feet between the two airports. Guardiamarina Zanartu 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 Puerto Williams (WPU) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 103° (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 Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.