Airport Comparison
| NBO | OTH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Southwest Oregon Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | NBO | OTH |
| ICAO Code | HKJK | KOTH |
| City | Nairobi | North Bend |
| Country | Kenya | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 5,330 ft | 17 ft |
| Coordinates | -1.320000, 36.930000 | 43.420000, -124.250000 |
Nairobi (NBO) to North Bend (OTH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) in North Bend, United States is 14,976 kilometers (9,306 miles / 8,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.
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 17:05 in Nairobi, it's 06:05 in North Bend. 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 5,313 feet between the two airports. Southwest Oregon Regional 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 North Bend (OTH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.