CKK
Ash Flat
United States
13,457 km
8,362 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,457 km
8,362 mi / 7,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CKK NBO
Airport Name Sharp County Regional Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CKK NBO
ICAO Code KCVK HKJK
City Ash Flat Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 717 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 36.260000, -91.560000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Ash Flat (CKK) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sharp County Regional Airport (CKK) in Ash Flat, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,457 kilometers (8,362 miles / 7,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 19:57 in Ash Flat, it's 04:57 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,613 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Sharp County Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ash Flat (CKK) follows a heading of 313° (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 Sharp County Regional Airport (CKK) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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