NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,539 km
7,792 miles
YMS
Yurimaguas
Peru
Distance
12,539 km
7,792 mi / 6,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

NBO YMS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport
IATA Code NBO YMS
ICAO Code HKJK SPMS
City Nairobi Yurimaguas
Country Kenya Peru
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Lima
Elevation 5,330 ft 587 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -5.890000, -76.120000

Nairobi (NBO) to Yurimaguas (YMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (YMS) in Yurimaguas, Peru is 12,539 kilometers (7,792 miles / 6,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 04:33 in Nairobi, it's 20:33 in Yurimaguas. 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 4,743 feet between the two airports. Moises Benzaquen Rengifo 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 Yurimaguas (YMS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 94° (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 Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (YMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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