IYK
Inyokern
United States
15,393 km
9,565 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
15,393 km
9,565 mi / 8,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
40°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

IYK NBO
Airport Name Inyokern Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IYK NBO
ICAO Code KIYK HKJK
City Inyokern Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,457 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 35.660000, -117.830000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Inyokern (IYK) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Inyokern Airport (IYK) in Inyokern, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,393 kilometers (9,565 miles / 8,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 04:59 in Inyokern, it's 14:59 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 2,873 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Inyokern Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Inyokern (IYK) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Inyokern Airport (IYK) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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