MOR
Morristown
United States
12,775 km
7,938 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,775 km
7,938 mi / 6,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MOR NBO
Airport Name Moore-Murrell Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MOR NBO
ICAO Code KMOR HKJK
City Morristown Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,313 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 36.180000, -83.380000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Morristown (MOR) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moore-Murrell Airport (MOR) in Morristown, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,775 kilometers (7,938 miles / 6,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 06:09 in Morristown, it's 14:09 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 4,017 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Moore-Murrell Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Morristown (MOR) follows a heading of 310° (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 Moore-Murrell Airport (MOR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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