Airport Comparison
| HCA | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| IATA Code | HCA | NBO |
| ICAO Code | KBPG | HKJK |
| City | Big Spring | Nairobi |
| Country | United States | Kenya |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Africa/Nairobi |
| Elevation | 2,573 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Coordinates | 32.210000, -101.520000 | -1.320000, 36.930000 |
Big Spring (HCA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) in Big Spring, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,476 kilometers (8,995 miles / 7,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.
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 16:53 in Big Spring, it's 01:53 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 2,757 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Big Spring (HCA) 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 Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.