NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,973 km
8,061 miles
SXP
Nunam Iqua
United States
Distance
12,973 km
8,061 mi / 7,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
11°
north

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Airport Comparison

NBO SXP
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nunam Iqua Airport
IATA Code NBO SXP
ICAO Code HKJK KSXP
City Nairobi Nunam Iqua
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Nome
Elevation 5,330 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 62.520000, -164.850000

Nairobi (NBO) to Nunam Iqua (SXP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Nunam Iqua Airport (SXP) in Nunam Iqua, United States is 12,973 kilometers (8,061 miles / 7,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 12:00 in Nairobi, it's 01:00 in Nunam Iqua. With a 11-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 5,312 feet between the two airports. Nunam Iqua 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 Nunam Iqua (SXP) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 335° (north northwest). 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 Nunam Iqua Airport (SXP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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