LAS
Las Vegas
United States
15,190 km
9,439 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
15,190 km
9,439 mi / 8,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LAS WIL
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code LAS WIL
ICAO Code KLAS HKNW
City Las Vegas Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,181 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,190 kilometers (9,439 miles / 8,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 02:54 in Las Vegas, it's 13:54 in Nairobi. With a 11-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 3,355 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson Airport sits higher than Harry Reid International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (WIL) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 326° (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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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