Airport Comparison
| FFM | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| IATA Code | FFM | NBO |
| ICAO Code | KFFM | HKJK |
| City | Fergus Falls | Nairobi |
| Country | United States | Kenya |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Africa/Nairobi |
| Elevation | 1,183 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Coordinates | 46.280000, -96.160000 | -1.320000, 36.930000 |
Fergus Falls (FFM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field (FFM) in Fergus Falls, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,260 kilometers (8,240 miles / 7,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.
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 13:51 in Fergus Falls, it's 22:51 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 4,147 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Fergus Falls (FFM) follows a heading of 325° (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 Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field (FFM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.