AIN
Wainwright
United States
12,210 km
7,587 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,210 km
7,587 mi / 6,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AIN NBO
Airport Name Wainwright Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AIN NBO
ICAO Code PAWI HKJK
City Wainwright Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 45 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 70.640000, -159.990000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Wainwright (AIN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wainwright Airport (AIN) in Wainwright, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,210 kilometers (7,587 miles / 6,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 United States with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:10 in Wainwright, it's 13:10 in Nairobi. 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 5,285 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Wainwright Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Wainwright (AIN) follows a heading of 6° (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 Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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