HTW
Chesapeake/Huntington Wva
United States
12,623 km
7,843 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,623 km
7,843 mi / 6,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

HTW NBO
Airport Name Lawrence County Airpark Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code HTW NBO
ICAO Code KHTW HKJK
City Chesapeake/Huntington Wva Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 567 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 38.420000, -82.490000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Chesapeake/Huntington Wva (HTW) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lawrence County Airpark (HTW) in Chesapeake/Huntington Wva, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,623 kilometers (7,843 miles / 6,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 23:35 in Chesapeake/Huntington Wva, it's 07:35 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 4,763 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lawrence County Airpark. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Chesapeake/Huntington Wva (HTW) follows a heading of 312° (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 Lawrence County Airpark (HTW) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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