NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,989 km
8,071 miles
VOK
Camp Douglas
United States
Distance
12,989 km
8,071 mi / 7,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
320°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO VOK
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Volk Field
IATA Code NBO VOK
ICAO Code HKJK KVOK
City Nairobi Camp Douglas
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 912 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 43.940000, -90.250000

Nairobi (NBO) to Camp Douglas (VOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Volk Field (VOK) in Camp Douglas, United States is 12,989 kilometers (8,071 miles / 7,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 22:56 in Nairobi, it's 14:56 in Camp Douglas. With a 8-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 4,418 feet between the two airports. Volk 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 Camp Douglas (VOK) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 63° (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 Volk Field (VOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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