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 09:34 in Fort Irwin/Barstow, it's 20:34 in Nairobi. With a 11-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.