DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
14,060 km
8,736 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,060 km
8,736 mi / 7,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DFW WIL
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code DFW WIL
ICAO Code KDFW HKNW
City Dallas-Fort Worth Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 606 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,060 kilometers (8,736 miles / 7,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 04:52 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 13:52 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 4,930 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (WIL) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) 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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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