BIF
Fort Bliss/El Paso/
United States
14,886 km
9,250 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,886 km
9,250 mi / 8,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BIF NBO
Airport Name Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BIF NBO
ICAO Code KBIF HKJK
City Fort Bliss/El Paso/ Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,947 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 31.850000, -106.380000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,886 kilometers (9,250 miles / 8,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 19:19 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 05:19 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 1,383 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 315° (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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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