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Flight Distance from San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Nairobi (NBO)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
SJOMROC
San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Great Circle Path
13,440 km8,351 miles • 7,257 NM
Destination Airport
HKJKNBO
Nairobi, Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Direct Distance
13,440 km
8,351 Statute Miles
7,257 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
16h 19m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,210 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
86° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
16h 19m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
15h 7m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
26h 21m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 CR→🌐 KE
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
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
- City / Country: San José (Alajuela), Costa Rica
- ICAO Code: MROC
- Coordinates: 9.9939°, -84.2088°
- Timezone: America/Costa_Rica
- Elevation: 3021 ft
Arrival 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
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