NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,978 km
8,686 miles
OKS
Oshkosh
United States
Distance
13,978 km
8,686 mi / 7,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
323°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO OKS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Garden County/King Rhiley Field
IATA Code NBO OKS
ICAO Code HKJK KOKS
City Nairobi Oshkosh
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Denver
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,394 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 41.400000, -102.360000

Nairobi (NBO) to Oshkosh (OKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Garden County/King Rhiley Field (OKS) in Oshkosh, United States is 13,978 kilometers (8,686 miles / 7,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 12:27 in Nairobi, it's 03:27 in Oshkosh. 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 1,936 feet between the two airports. Garden County/King Rhiley Field 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 Oshkosh (OKS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). 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 Garden County/King Rhiley Field (OKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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