NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,422 km
8,340 miles
TWA
Twin Hills
United States
Distance
13,422 km
8,340 mi / 7,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
10°
north

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Airport Comparison

NBO TWA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Twin Hills Airport
IATA Code NBO TWA
ICAO Code HKJK KA63
City Nairobi Twin Hills
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,330 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 59.070000, -160.280000

Nairobi (NBO) to Twin Hills (TWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Twin Hills Airport (TWA) in Twin Hills, United States is 13,422 kilometers (8,340 miles / 7,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 16:41 in Nairobi, it's 05:41 in Twin Hills. 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 5,248 feet between the two airports. Twin Hills 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 Twin Hills (TWA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 340° (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 Twin Hills Airport (TWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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