DLS
The Dalles
United States
14,644 km
9,100 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,644 km
9,100 mi / 7,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

DLS NBO
Airport Name Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code DLS NBO
ICAO Code KDLS HKJK
City The Dalles Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 247 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 45.620000, -121.170000 -1.320000, 36.930000

The Dalles (DLS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal Airport (DLS) in The Dalles, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,644 kilometers (9,100 miles / 7,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 11:49 in The Dalles, it's 22:49 in Nairobi. With a 11-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 5,084 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to The Dalles (DLS) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal Airport (DLS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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