AEL
Albert Lea
United States
13,223 km
8,216 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,223 km
8,216 mi / 7,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
61°
east northeast

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AEL NBO
Airport Name Albert Lea Municipal Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AEL NBO
ICAO Code KAEL HKJK
City Albert Lea Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,261 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 43.680000, -93.370000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Albert Lea (AEL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) in Albert Lea, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,223 kilometers (8,216 miles / 7,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 20:48 in Albert Lea, it's 05:48 in Nairobi. 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 4,069 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Albert Lea Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Albert Lea (AEL) follows a heading of 321° (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 Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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