LIT
Little Rock
United States
13,580 km
8,438 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,580 km
8,438 mi / 7,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LIT NBO
Airport Name Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code LIT NBO
ICAO Code KLIT HKJK
City Little Rock Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 266 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 34.730000, -92.220000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Little Rock (LIT) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT) in Little Rock, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,580 kilometers (8,438 miles / 7,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 00:55 in Little Rock, it's 09:55 in Nairobi. With a 9-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 5,064 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Little Rock (LIT) follows a heading of 311° (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 Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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