NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,376 km
8,933 miles
SWW
Sweetwater
United States
Distance
14,376 km
8,933 mi / 7,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
312°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO SWW
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Avenger Field
IATA Code NBO SWW
ICAO Code HKJK KSWW
City Nairobi Sweetwater
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,380 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 32.470000, -100.470000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sweetwater (SWW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Avenger Field (SWW) in Sweetwater, United States is 14,376 kilometers (8,933 miles / 7,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 04:04 in Nairobi, it's 20:04 in Sweetwater. 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 2,950 feet between the two airports. Avenger Field 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 Sweetwater (SWW) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 61° (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 Avenger Field (SWW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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