NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,369 km
8,307 miles
UOX
Oxford
United States
Distance
13,369 km
8,307 mi / 7,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
310°
northwest

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NBO UOX
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport University-Oxford Airport
IATA Code NBO UOX
ICAO Code HKJK KUOX
City Nairobi Oxford
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 452 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 34.380000, -89.540000

Nairobi (NBO) to Oxford (UOX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to University-Oxford Airport (UOX) in Oxford, United States is 13,369 kilometers (8,307 miles / 7,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 14:14 in Nairobi, it's 05:14 in Oxford. With a 9-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 4,878 feet between the two airports. University-Oxford 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 Oxford (UOX) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 University-Oxford Airport (UOX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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