NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,957 km
8,051 miles
SPG
St Petersburg
United States
Distance
12,957 km
8,051 mi / 6,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SPG
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Albert Whitted Airport
IATA Code NBO SPG
ICAO Code HKJK KSPG
City Nairobi St Petersburg
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/New_York
Elevation 5,330 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 27.800000, -82.600000

Nairobi (NBO) to St Petersburg (SPG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) in St Petersburg, United States is 12,957 kilometers (8,051 miles / 6,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 11:04 in Nairobi, it's 03:04 in St Petersburg. 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 5,323 feet between the two airports. Albert Whitted 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 Petersburg (SPG) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 76° (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 Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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