NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,270 km
8,246 miles
WOW
Willow
United States
Distance
13,270 km
8,246 mi / 7,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
north

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Airport Comparison

NBO WOW
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Willow Airport
IATA Code NBO WOW
ICAO Code HKJK PAUO
City Nairobi Willow
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,330 ft 215 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 61.750000, -150.050000

Nairobi (NBO) to Willow (WOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Willow Airport (WOW) in Willow, United States is 13,270 kilometers (8,246 miles / 7,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 20:31 in Nairobi, it's 09:31 in Willow. With a 11-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 5,115 feet between the two airports. Willow 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 Willow (WOW) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Willow Airport (WOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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