NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,084 km
7,509 miles
SEG
Selinsgrove
United States
Distance
12,084 km
7,509 mi / 6,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SEG
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Penn Valley Airport
IATA Code NBO SEG
ICAO Code HKJK KSEG
City Nairobi Selinsgrove
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/New_York
Elevation 5,330 ft 464 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 40.820000, -76.860000

Nairobi (NBO) to Selinsgrove (SEG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Penn Valley Airport (SEG) in Selinsgrove, United States is 12,084 kilometers (7,509 miles / 6,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 09:29 in Nairobi, it's 01:29 in Selinsgrove. 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 4,867 feet between the two airports. Penn Valley 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 Selinsgrove (SEG) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 75° (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 Penn Valley Airport (SEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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