NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,220 km
8,214 miles
WNA
Napakiak
United States
Distance
13,220 km
8,214 mi / 7,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO WNA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Napakiak Airport
IATA Code NBO WNA
ICAO Code HKJK PANA
City Nairobi Napakiak
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,330 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 60.690000, -161.980000

Nairobi (NBO) to Napakiak (WNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Napakiak Airport (WNA) in Napakiak, United States is 13,220 kilometers (8,214 miles / 7,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 14:07 in Nairobi, it's 02:07 in Napakiak. With a 12-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 5,313 feet between the two airports. Napakiak 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 Napakiak (WNA) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 338° (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 Napakiak Airport (WNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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