MCO
Orlando
United States
12,756 km
7,926 miles
NYK
Nanyuki
Kenya
Distance
12,756 km
7,926 mi / 6,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
76°
east northeast

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MCO NYK
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Nanyuki Airport
IATA Code MCO NYK
ICAO Code KMCO HKNY
City Orlando Nanyuki
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 96 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 -0.060000, 37.040000

Orlando (MCO) to Nanyuki (NYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Nanyuki Airport (NYK) in Nanyuki, Kenya is 12,756 kilometers (7,926 miles / 6,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 02:31 in Orlando, it's 10:31 in Nanyuki. 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 6,154 feet between the two airports. Nanyuki Airport sits higher than Orlando International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nanyuki (NYK) to Orlando (MCO) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Nanyuki Airport (NYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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