NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
15,247 km
9,474 miles
OVE
Oroville
United States
Distance
15,247 km
9,474 mi / 8,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
335°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO OVE
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Oroville Municipal Airport
IATA Code NBO OVE
ICAO Code HKJK KOVE
City Nairobi Oroville
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,330 ft 194 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 39.490000, -121.620000

Nairobi (NBO) to Oroville (OVE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Oroville Municipal Airport (OVE) in Oroville, United States is 15,247 kilometers (9,474 miles / 8,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 21:42 in Nairobi, it's 11:42 in Oroville. With a 10-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 5,136 feet between the two airports. Oroville 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 Oroville (OVE) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 32° (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 Oroville Municipal Airport (OVE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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