CAO
Clayton
United States
14,353 km
8,919 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,353 km
8,919 mi / 7,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
56°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CAO NBO
Airport Name Clayton Municipal Airpark Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CAO NBO
ICAO Code KCAO HKJK
City Clayton Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,970 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 36.450000, -103.150000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Clayton (CAO) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) in Clayton, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,353 kilometers (8,919 miles / 7,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 13:26 in Clayton, it's 22:26 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.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Clayton (CAO) follows a heading of 318° (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 Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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