ADW
Camp Springs
United States
12,142 km
7,545 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,142 km
7,545 mi / 6,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ADW NBO
Airport Name Joint Base Andrews Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ADW NBO
ICAO Code KADW HKJK
City Camp Springs Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 280 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 38.810000, -76.870000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Camp Springs (ADW) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joint Base Andrews Airport (ADW) in Camp Springs, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,142 kilometers (7,545 miles / 6,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:28 in Camp Springs, it's 06:28 in Nairobi. 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 5,051 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Joint Base Andrews Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Camp Springs (ADW) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Joint Base Andrews Airport (ADW) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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