MLS
Miles City
United States
13,838 km
8,599 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,838 km
8,599 mi / 7,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
47°
northeast

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MLS NBO
Airport Name Frank Wiley Field Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MLS NBO
ICAO Code KMLS HKJK
City Miles City Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,634 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 46.430000, -105.890000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Miles City (MLS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frank Wiley Field (MLS) in Miles City, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,838 kilometers (8,599 miles / 7,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 02:37 in Miles City, it's 12:37 in Nairobi. With a 10-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 2,696 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Frank Wiley Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Miles City (MLS) follows a heading of 330° (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 Frank Wiley Field (MLS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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