ALM
Alamogordo
United States
14,794 km
9,193 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,794 km
9,193 mi / 7,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
56°
northeast

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ALM NBO
Airport Name Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ALM NBO
ICAO Code KALM HKJK
City Alamogordo Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,200 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 32.840000, -105.990000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Alamogordo (ALM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) in Alamogordo, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,794 kilometers (9,193 miles / 7,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying 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 21:11 in Alamogordo, it's 07:11 in Nairobi. With a 10-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 1,130 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Alamogordo (ALM) follows a heading of 316° (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 Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport (ALM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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