EWR
Newark
United States
11,782 km
7,321 miles
NYK
Nanyuki
Kenya
Distance
11,782 km
7,321 mi / 6,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EWR NYK
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Nanyuki Airport
IATA Code EWR NYK
ICAO Code KEWR HKNY
City Newark Nanyuki
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 17 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 -0.060000, 37.040000

Newark (EWR) to Nanyuki (NYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Nanyuki Airport (NYK) in Nanyuki, Kenya is 11,782 kilometers (7,321 miles / 6,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 22:38 in Newark, it's 06:38 in Nanyuki. 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 6,233 feet between the two airports. Nanyuki Airport sits higher than Newark Liberty International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nanyuki (NYK) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 313° (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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Nanyuki Airport (NYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.