DAA
Fort Belvoir
United States
12,171 km
7,563 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,171 km
7,563 mi / 6,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
75°
east northeast

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DAA NBO
Airport Name Davison Army Air Field Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code DAA NBO
ICAO Code KDAA HKJK
City Fort Belvoir Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 74 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 38.710000, -77.180000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Fort Belvoir (DAA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Davison Army Air Field (DAA) in Fort Belvoir, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,171 kilometers (7,563 miles / 6,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 21:53 in Fort Belvoir, it's 05:53 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 5,257 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Davison Army Air Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Fort Belvoir (DAA) follows a heading of 311° (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 Davison Army Air Field (DAA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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