MYF
San Diego
United States
15,586 km
9,685 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
15,586 km
9,685 mi / 8,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MYF NBO
Airport Name Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MYF NBO
ICAO Code KMYF HKJK
City San Diego Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 427 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 32.800000, -117.100000 -1.320000, 36.930000

San Diego (MYF) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF) in San Diego, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,586 kilometers (9,685 miles / 8,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 18:55 in San Diego, it's 05:55 in Nairobi. With a 11-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 4,903 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to San Diego (MYF) follows a heading of 325° (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 Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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