NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,292 km
8,259 miles
WAH
Wahpeton
United States
Distance
13,292 km
8,259 mi / 7,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
325°
northwest

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NBO WAH
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Harry Stern Airport
IATA Code NBO WAH
ICAO Code HKJK KBWP
City Nairobi Wahpeton
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 968 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 46.240000, -96.610000

Nairobi (NBO) to Wahpeton (WAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Harry Stern Airport (WAH) in Wahpeton, United States is 13,292 kilometers (8,259 miles / 7,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 05:33 in Nairobi, it's 20:33 in Wahpeton. 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 4,362 feet between the two airports. Harry Stern 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 Wahpeton (WAH) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 56° (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 Harry Stern Airport (WAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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