BXK
Buckeye
United States
15,245 km
9,473 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
15,245 km
9,473 mi / 8,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Phoenix
Heading
48°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

BXK NBO
Airport Name Buckeye Municipal Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BXK NBO
ICAO Code KBXK HKJK
City Buckeye Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Phoenix Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,033 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 33.420000, -112.690000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Buckeye (BXK) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buckeye Municipal Airport (BXK) in Buckeye, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,245 kilometers (9,473 miles / 8,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 11:34 in Buckeye, it's 21:34 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 4,297 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Buckeye Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Buckeye (BXK) follows a heading of 322° (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 Buckeye Municipal Airport (BXK) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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