BID
Block Island
United States
11,644 km
7,235 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,644 km
7,235 mi / 6,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
79°
east northeast

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BID NBO
Airport Name Block Island State Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BID NBO
ICAO Code KBID HKJK
City Block Island Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 108 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 41.170000, -71.580000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Block Island (BID) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Block Island State Airport (BID) in Block Island, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,644 kilometers (7,235 miles / 6,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 01:16 in Block Island, it's 09:16 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 5,222 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Block Island State Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Block Island (BID) follows a heading of 312° (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 Block Island State Airport (BID) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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