NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,333 km
7,042 miles
OLD
Old Town
United States
Distance
11,333 km
7,042 mi / 6,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
316°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO OLD
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Dewitt Field/Old Town Municipal Airport
IATA Code NBO OLD
ICAO Code HKJK KOLD
City Nairobi Old Town
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/New_York
Elevation 5,330 ft 127 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 44.950000, -68.670000

Nairobi (NBO) to Old Town (OLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Dewitt Field/Old Town Municipal Airport (OLD) in Old Town, United States is 11,333 kilometers (7,042 miles / 6,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 20:45 in Nairobi, it's 13:45 in Old Town. With a 7-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 5,204 feet between the two airports. Dewitt Field/Old Town Municipal 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 Old Town (OLD) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Dewitt Field/Old Town Municipal Airport (OLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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