KNW
New Stuyahok
United States
13,434 km
8,347 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,434 km
8,347 mi / 7,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
343°
north northwest

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KNW NBO
Airport Name New Stuyahok Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KNW NBO
ICAO Code PANW HKJK
City New Stuyahok Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 371 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 59.450000, -157.370000 -1.320000, 36.930000

New Stuyahok (KNW) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Stuyahok Airport (KNW) in New Stuyahok, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,434 kilometers (8,347 miles / 7,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 02:25 in New Stuyahok, it's 14:25 in Nairobi. With a 12-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 4,959 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than New Stuyahok Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to New Stuyahok (KNW) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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