BOI
Boise
United States
14,619 km
9,084 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,619 km
9,084 mi / 7,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Boise
Heading
37°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

BOI NBO
Airport Name Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BOI NBO
ICAO Code KBOI HKJK
City Boise Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Boise Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,872 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 43.560000, -116.220000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Boise (BOI) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) in Boise, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,619 kilometers (9,084 miles / 7,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 02:10 in Boise, it's 11:10 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 2,458 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Boise (BOI) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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