NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,793 km
7,328 miles
SCH
Schenectady
United States
Distance
11,793 km
7,328 mi / 6,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SCH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Schenectady County Airport
IATA Code NBO SCH
ICAO Code HKJK KSCH
City Nairobi Schenectady
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/New_York
Elevation 5,330 ft 378 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 42.850000, -73.930000

Nairobi (NBO) to Schenectady (SCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Schenectady County Airport (SCH) in Schenectady, United States is 11,793 kilometers (7,328 miles / 6,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 23:02 in Nairobi, it's 15:02 in Schenectady. With a 8-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 4,952 feet between the two airports. Schenectady County 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 Schenectady (SCH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 76° (east 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 Schenectady County Airport (SCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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