NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,639 km
8,475 miles
UGS
Ugashik
United States
Distance
13,639 km
8,475 mi / 7,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

NBO UGS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Ugashik Airport
IATA Code NBO UGS
ICAO Code HKJK K9A8
City Nairobi Ugashik
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,330 ft 44 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 57.520000, -157.400000

Nairobi (NBO) to Ugashik (UGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Ugashik Airport (UGS) in Ugashik, United States is 13,639 kilometers (8,475 miles / 7,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 11:20 in Nairobi, it's 00:20 in Ugashik. 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 5,286 feet between the two airports. Ugashik 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 Ugashik (UGS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 343° (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 Ugashik Airport (UGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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