NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
15,019 km
9,333 miles
SGU
St George
United States
Distance
15,019 km
9,333 mi / 8,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
326°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO SGU
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport St George Regional Airport
IATA Code NBO SGU
ICAO Code HKJK KSGU
City Nairobi St George
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Denver
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,884 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 37.040000, -113.510000

Nairobi (NBO) to St George (SGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to St George Regional Airport (SGU) in St George, United States is 15,019 kilometers (9,333 miles / 8,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 00:32 in Nairobi, it's 15:32 in St George. 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 2,446 feet between the two airports. St George Regional 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 St George (SGU) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 44° (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 St George Regional Airport (SGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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