NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,920 km
7,407 miles
WRI
Wrightstown
United States
Distance
11,920 km
7,407 mi / 6,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO WRI
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Mc Guire Field (Joint Base Mc Guire Dix Lakehurst) Airport
IATA Code NBO WRI
ICAO Code HKJK KWRI
City Nairobi Wrightstown
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/New_York
Elevation 5,330 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 40.020000, -74.590000

Nairobi (NBO) to Wrightstown (WRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Mc Guire Field (Joint Base Mc Guire Dix Lakehurst) Airport (WRI) in Wrightstown, United States is 11,920 kilometers (7,407 miles / 6,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 08:10 in Nairobi, it's 00:10 in Wrightstown. 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 5,190 feet between the two airports. Mc Guire Field (Joint Base Mc Guire Dix Lakehurst) 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 Wrightstown (WRI) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 77° (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 Mc Guire Field (Joint Base Mc Guire Dix Lakehurst) Airport (WRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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