NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,508 km
9,015 miles
WPO
Paonia
United States
Distance
14,508 km
9,015 mi / 7,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
324°
northwest

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NBO WPO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport North Fork Valley Airport
IATA Code NBO WPO
ICAO Code HKJK K7V2
City Nairobi Paonia
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Denver
Elevation 5,330 ft 5,788 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 38.830000, -107.650000

Nairobi (NBO) to Paonia (WPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to North Fork Valley Airport (WPO) in Paonia, United States is 14,508 kilometers (9,015 miles / 7,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 07:50 in Nairobi, it's 21:50 in Paonia. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Paonia (WPO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 50° (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 North Fork Valley Airport (WPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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