CSV
Crossville
United States
12,928 km
8,033 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,928 km
8,033 mi / 6,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CSV NBO
Airport Name Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CSV NBO
ICAO Code KCSV HKJK
City Crossville Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,882 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 36.000000, -85.100000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Crossville (CSV) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field (CSV) in Crossville, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,928 kilometers (8,033 miles / 6,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 12:31 in Crossville, it's 21:31 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 3,448 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Crossville (CSV) follows a heading of 310° (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 Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field (CSV) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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