BYS
Fort Irwin/Barstow
United States
15,354 km
9,540 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
15,354 km
9,540 mi / 8,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
42°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

BYS NBO
Airport Name Bicycle Lake Army Air Field Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BYS NBO
ICAO Code KBYS HKJK
City Fort Irwin/Barstow Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,350 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 35.280000, -116.630000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) in Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,354 kilometers (9,540 miles / 8,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 10:20 in Fort Irwin/Barstow, it's 20:20 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 2,980 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bicycle Lake Army Air Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) follows a heading of 327° (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 Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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