HDH
Mokuleia
United States
17,227 km
10,705 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
17,227 km
10,705 mi / 9,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
322°
northwest

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HDH NBO
Airport Name Kawaihapai Airfield Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code HDH NBO
ICAO Code PHDH HKJK
City Mokuleia Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 14 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 21.600000, -158.200000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mokuleia (HDH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kawaihapai Airfield (HDH) in Mokuleia, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 17,227 kilometers (10,705 miles / 9,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 14:14 in Mokuleia, it's 03:14 in Nairobi. With a 13-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 5,316 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kawaihapai Airfield. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mokuleia (HDH) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kawaihapai Airfield (HDH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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