NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
17,268 km
10,730 miles
NGF
Kaneohe
United States
Distance
17,268 km
10,730 mi / 9,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
34°
northeast

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NBO NGF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Kaneohe Bay Mcas (Marion E Carl Field) Airport
IATA Code NBO NGF
ICAO Code HKJK PHNG
City Nairobi Kaneohe
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 5,330 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 21.450000, -157.770000

Nairobi (NBO) to Kaneohe (NGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Kaneohe Bay Mcas (Marion E Carl Field) Airport (NGF) in Kaneohe, United States is 17,268 kilometers (10,730 miles / 9,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Kenya with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:32 in Nairobi, it's 14:32 in Kaneohe. With a 13-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 5,307 feet between the two airports. Kaneohe Bay Mcas (Marion E Carl Field) Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kaneohe (NGF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 323° (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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kaneohe Bay Mcas (Marion E Carl Field) Airport (NGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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