Nairobi to Sullana flights
Sullana lies 13,039 km (8,102 mi) west of Nairobi, -8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 17 h 28 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Nairobi | Sullana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | Peru |
| Population | 4.4 million | 160,789 |
| Elevation | 1,684 m (5,525 ft) | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) | UTC-5 (America/Lima) |
| Nearest large airport | NBO, 13 km out | PIU, 34 km out |
Clocks in Sullana are 8 h behind Nairobi right now, so a 17 h 28 min journey lands only 9 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sullana
Crossing from Kenya into Peru: money changes from the Shilling to the Sol (PEN); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +51; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648807 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
Airports at each end
Leaving Nairobi
Nairobi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 13,507-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL, 4 km).
Arriving in Sullana
Sullana is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (PIU), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport (TYL, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (regional) | PIU | 34 km (21 mi) | 8,202 ft | 120 ft |
| Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport (regional) | TYL | 73 km (45 mi) | 8,038 ft | 282 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 13,039 km (8,102 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Sullana from Nairobi?
13,039 km (8,102 mi) in a straight line, west of Nairobi.
How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Sullana by air?
About 17 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nairobi and Sullana?
Sullana is 8 h behind at the moment (America/Lima against Africa/Nairobi).
Which airports are used for Nairobi to Sullana flights?
Typically Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to PAF Captain Guillermo Concha Iberico International Airport (PIU); Sullana also has TYL.
What currency do I need in Sullana?
The Sol (PEN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.