AHF
Arapahoe
United States
13,877 km
8,623 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,877 km
8,623 mi / 7,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AHF NBO
Airport Name Arapahoe Municipal Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AHF NBO
ICAO Code K37V HKJK
City Arapahoe Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,273 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 40.340000, -99.910000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Arapahoe (AHF) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arapahoe Municipal Airport (AHF) in Arapahoe, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,877 kilometers (8,623 miles / 7,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 02:34 in Arapahoe, it's 11:34 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 3,057 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Arapahoe Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Arapahoe (AHF) 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 Arapahoe Municipal Airport (AHF) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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