NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
15,581 km
9,681 miles
TOA
Torrance
United States
Distance
15,581 km
9,681 mi / 8,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
327°
north northwest

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NBO TOA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Zamperini Field
IATA Code NBO TOA
ICAO Code HKJK KTOA
City Nairobi Torrance
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,330 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 33.800000, -118.340000

Nairobi (NBO) to Torrance (TOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Zamperini Field (TOA) in Torrance, United States is 15,581 kilometers (9,681 miles / 8,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 12:25 in Nairobi, it's 01:25 in Torrance. 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 5,227 feet between the two airports. Zamperini 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 Torrance (TOA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 41° (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 Zamperini Field (TOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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