FRH
French Lick
United States
12,959 km
8,053 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,959 km
8,053 mi / 6,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FRH NBO
Airport Name French Lick Municipal Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code FRH NBO
ICAO Code KFRH HKJK
City French Lick Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Indiana/Indianapolis Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 792 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 38.510000, -86.640000 -1.320000, 36.930000

French Lick (FRH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from French Lick Municipal Airport (FRH) in French Lick, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,959 kilometers (8,053 miles / 6,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 02:09 in French Lick, it's 10:09 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 4,538 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than French Lick Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to French Lick (FRH) 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 French Lick Municipal Airport (FRH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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