NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,987 km
7,448 miles
UAM
Yigo
Guam
Distance
11,987 km
7,448 mi / 6,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO UAM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Andersen Afb Airport
IATA Code NBO UAM
ICAO Code HKJK PGUA
City Nairobi Yigo
Country Kenya Guam
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Guam
Elevation 5,330 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 13.580000, 144.930000

Nairobi (NBO) to Yigo (UAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) in Yigo, Guam is 11,987 kilometers (7,448 miles / 6,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Guam. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:46 in Nairobi, it's 19:46 in Yigo. With a 7-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 4,713 feet between the two airports. Andersen Afb 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 Yigo (UAM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 273° (west). 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 Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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