ERR
Errol
United States
11,529 km
7,164 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,529 km
7,164 mi / 6,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
78°
east northeast

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ERR NBO
Airport Name Errol Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ERR NBO
ICAO Code KERR HKJK
City Errol Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,248 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 44.790000, -71.160000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Errol (ERR) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Errol Airport (ERR) in Errol, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,529 kilometers (7,164 miles / 6,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 13:35 in Errol, it's 21:35 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 4,082 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Errol Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Errol (ERR) follows a heading of 316° (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 Errol Airport (ERR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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