NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,743 km
7,918 miles
SUE
Sturgeon Bay
United States
Distance
12,743 km
7,918 mi / 6,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
320°
northwest

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NBO SUE
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Door County Cherryland Airport
IATA Code NBO SUE
ICAO Code HKJK KSUE
City Nairobi Sturgeon Bay
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 724 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 44.840000, -87.420000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sturgeon Bay (SUE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Door County Cherryland Airport (SUE) in Sturgeon Bay, United States is 12,743 kilometers (7,918 miles / 6,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 11:37 in Nairobi, it's 02:37 in Sturgeon Bay. 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 4,606 feet between the two airports. Door County Cherryland 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 Sturgeon Bay (SUE) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 65° (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 Door County Cherryland Airport (SUE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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