NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
15,378 km
9,555 miles
ZLO
Manzanillo
Mexico
Distance
15,378 km
9,555 mi / 8,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
298°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO ZLO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Playa De Oro International Airport
IATA Code NBO ZLO
ICAO Code HKJK MMZO
City Nairobi Manzanillo
Country Kenya Mexico
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5,330 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 19.140000, -104.560000

Nairobi (NBO) to Manzanillo (ZLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) in Manzanillo, Mexico is 15,378 kilometers (9,555 miles / 8,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:37 in Nairobi, it's 17:37 in Manzanillo. With a 9-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 5,300 feet between the two airports. Playa De Oro International 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 Manzanillo (ZLO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 69° (east northeast). 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 Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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