CSM
Burns Flat
United States
14,117 km
8,772 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,117 km
8,772 mi / 7,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
60°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

CSM NBO
Airport Name Clinton/Sherman Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CSM NBO
ICAO Code KCSM HKJK
City Burns Flat Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,922 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 35.340000, -99.200000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Burns Flat (CSM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Clinton/Sherman Airport (CSM) in Burns Flat, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,117 kilometers (8,772 miles / 7,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 20:34 in Burns Flat, it's 04:34 in Nairobi. With a 8-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 3,408 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Clinton/Sherman Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Burns Flat (CSM) follows a heading of 315° (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 Clinton/Sherman Airport (CSM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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