CIL
Council
United States
12,753 km
7,925 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,753 km
7,925 mi / 6,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Nome
Heading
337°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

CIL NBO
Airport Name Council Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CIL NBO
ICAO Code KK29 HKJK
City Council Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Nome Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 100 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 64.900000, -163.700000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Council (CIL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Council Airport (CIL) in Council, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,753 kilometers (7,925 miles / 6,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 23:32 in Council, it's 10:32 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 5,230 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Council Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Council (CIL) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Council Airport (CIL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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