BKH
Kekaha,Kauai
United States
17,087 km
10,618 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
17,087 km
10,618 mi / 9,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
320°
northwest

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BKH NBO
Airport Name Barking Sands Pmrf Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BKH NBO
ICAO Code PHBK HKJK
City Kekaha,Kauai Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 23 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 22.020000, -159.790000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kekaha,Kauai (BKH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barking Sands Pmrf Airport (BKH) in Kekaha,Kauai, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 17,087 kilometers (10,618 miles / 9,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 17:28 in Kekaha,Kauai, it's 06:28 in Nairobi. With a 13-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 5,307 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Barking Sands Pmrf Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kekaha,Kauai (BKH) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Barking Sands Pmrf Airport (BKH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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