MHT
Manchester
United States
11,594 km
7,204 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,594 km
7,204 mi / 6,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
78°
east northeast

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MHT NBO
Airport Name Manchester Boston Regional Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MHT NBO
ICAO Code KMHT HKJK
City Manchester Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 266 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 42.930000, -71.440000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Manchester (MHT) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Manchester Boston Regional Airport (MHT) in Manchester, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,594 kilometers (7,204 miles / 6,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 17:36 in Manchester, it's 01:36 in Nairobi. 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 5,064 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Manchester Boston Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Manchester (MHT) follows a heading of 314° (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 Manchester Boston Regional Airport (MHT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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