MDS
Middle Caicos
TC
11,993 km
7,452 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,993 km
7,452 mi / 6,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Grand_Turk
Heading
84°
east

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Airport Comparison

MDS NBO
Airport Name Middle Caicos Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MDS NBO
ICAO Code MBMC HKJK
City Middle Caicos Nairobi
Country TC Kenya
Timezone America/Grand_Turk Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 9 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 21.830000, -71.800000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Middle Caicos (MDS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Middle Caicos Airport (MDS) in Middle Caicos, TC to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,993 kilometers (7,452 miles / 6,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 TC 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 16:26 in Middle Caicos, it's 23:26 in Nairobi. With a 7-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 5,321 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Middle Caicos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Middle Caicos (MDS) follows a heading of 293° (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 Middle Caicos Airport (MDS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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