NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,026 km
8,094 miles
SCM
Scammon Bay
United States
Distance
13,026 km
8,094 mi / 7,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
12°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

NBO SCM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Scammon Bay Airport
IATA Code NBO SCM
ICAO Code HKJK PACM
City Nairobi Scammon Bay
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,330 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 61.840000, -165.570000

Nairobi (NBO) to Scammon Bay (SCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Scammon Bay Airport (SCM) in Scammon Bay, United States is 13,026 kilometers (8,094 miles / 7,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 00:14 in Nairobi, it's 13:14 in Scammon Bay. 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 5,308 feet between the two airports. Scammon Bay 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 Scammon Bay (SCM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 335° (north northwest). 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 Scammon Bay Airport (SCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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