IGA
Matthew Town
Bahamas
12,195 km
7,578 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,195 km
7,578 mi / 6,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Nassau
Heading
84°
east

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IGA NBO
Airport Name Inagua Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IGA NBO
ICAO Code MYIG HKJK
City Matthew Town Nairobi
Country Bahamas Kenya
Timezone America/Nassau Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 8 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 20.980000, -73.670000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Matthew Town (IGA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Inagua Airport (IGA) in Matthew Town, Bahamas to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,195 kilometers (7,578 miles / 6,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Bahamas 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 21:17 in Matthew Town, it's 05:17 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 5,322 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Inagua Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Matthew Town (IGA) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Inagua Airport (IGA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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