NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,558 km
8,424 miles
SGF
Springfield
United States
Distance
13,558 km
8,424 mi / 7,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SGF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Springfield-Branson Ntl Airport
IATA Code NBO SGF
ICAO Code HKJK KSGF
City Nairobi Springfield
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,268 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 37.250000, -93.390000

Nairobi (NBO) to Springfield (SGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Springfield-Branson Ntl Airport (SGF) in Springfield, United States is 13,558 kilometers (8,424 miles / 7,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 14:37 in Nairobi, it's 05:37 in Springfield. With a 9-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 4,062 feet between the two airports. Springfield-Branson Ntl 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 Springfield (SGF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 64° (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 Springfield-Branson Ntl Airport (SGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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