NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,166 km
8,181 miles
STC
St Cloud
United States
Distance
13,166 km
8,181 mi / 7,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO STC
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport St Cloud Regional Airport
IATA Code NBO STC
ICAO Code HKJK KSTC
City Nairobi St Cloud
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,031 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 45.550000, -94.060000

Nairobi (NBO) to St Cloud (STC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to St Cloud Regional Airport (STC) in St Cloud, United States is 13,166 kilometers (8,181 miles / 7,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 14:41 in Nairobi, it's 05:41 in St Cloud. 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 4,300 feet between the two airports. St Cloud 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 Cloud (STC) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 59° (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 St Cloud Regional Airport (STC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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