MPS
Mount Pleasant
United States
13,885 km
8,628 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,885 km
8,628 mi / 7,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
65°
east northeast

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MPS NBO
Airport Name Mount Pleasant Regional Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MPS NBO
ICAO Code KOSA HKJK
City Mount Pleasant Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 364 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 33.100000, -94.960000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mount Pleasant (MPS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) in Mount Pleasant, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,885 kilometers (8,628 miles / 7,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 23:06 in Mount Pleasant, it's 08:06 in Nairobi. With a 9-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 4,966 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Mount Pleasant Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mount Pleasant (MPS) follows a heading of 311° (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 Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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