NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,884 km
8,006 miles
SER
Seymour
United States
Distance
12,884 km
8,006 mi / 6,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SER
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Freeman Municipal Airport
IATA Code NBO SER
ICAO Code HKJK KSER
City Nairobi Seymour
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Elevation 5,330 ft 583 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 38.920000, -85.910000

Nairobi (NBO) to Seymour (SER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Freeman Municipal Airport (SER) in Seymour, United States is 12,884 kilometers (8,006 miles / 6,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 23:26 in Nairobi, it's 15:26 in Seymour. 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 4,747 feet between the two airports. Freeman 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 Seymour (SER) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 69° (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 Freeman Municipal Airport (SER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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