JFN
Ashtabula
United States
12,361 km
7,681 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,361 km
7,681 mi / 6,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JFN NBO
Airport Name Northeast Ohio Regional Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code JFN NBO
ICAO Code KHZY HKJK
City Ashtabula Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 926 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 41.780000, -80.700000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Ashtabula (JFN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Northeast Ohio Regional Airport (JFN) in Ashtabula, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,361 kilometers (7,681 miles / 6,675 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 06:26 in Ashtabula, it's 14:26 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 4,404 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Northeast Ohio Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ashtabula (JFN) follows a heading of 315° (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 Northeast Ohio Regional Airport (JFN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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