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Flight Distance from Nairobi (NBO) to San Diego (SAN)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
NBOHKJK
Nairobi, Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Great Circle Path
15,597 km9,692 miles • 8,422 NM
Destination Airport
KSANSAN
San Diego, United States
San Diego International Airport
Direct Distance
15,597 km
9,692 Statute Miles
8,422 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
18h 51m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,404 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
325° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
18h 51m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
17h 27m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
30h 30m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 KE→🇺🇸 United States
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
- City / Country: Nairobi, Kenya
- ICAO Code: HKJK
- Coordinates: -1.3189°, 36.9282°
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Elevation: 5330 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
- City / Country: San Diego, United States
- ICAO Code: KSAN
- Coordinates: 32.7336°, -117.1900°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 17 ft
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