HBB
Hobbs
United States
14,581 km
9,060 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,581 km
9,060 mi / 7,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

HBB NBO
Airport Name Industrial Airpark Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code HBB NBO
ICAO Code NM83 HKJK
City Hobbs Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,707 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 32.770000, -103.210000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Hobbs (HBB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Industrial Airpark (HBB) in Hobbs, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,581 kilometers (9,060 miles / 7,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 04:34 in Hobbs, it's 14:34 in Nairobi. With a 10-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 1,623 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Industrial Airpark. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Hobbs (HBB) follows a heading of 314° (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 Industrial Airpark (HBB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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