NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,848 km
8,605 miles
WLD
Winfield/Arkansas City
United States
Distance
13,848 km
8,605 mi / 7,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
316°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO WLD
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Strother Field
IATA Code NBO WLD
ICAO Code HKJK KWLD
City Nairobi Winfield/Arkansas City
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,160 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 37.170000, -97.040000

Nairobi (NBO) to Winfield/Arkansas City (WLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Strother Field (WLD) in Winfield/Arkansas City, United States is 13,848 kilometers (8,605 miles / 7,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 07:16 in Nairobi, it's 23:16 in Winfield/Arkansas City. 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 4,170 feet between the two airports. Strother 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 Winfield/Arkansas City (WLD) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 61° (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 Strother Field (WLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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