AUS
Austin
United States
14,176 km
8,809 miles
NYK
Nanyuki
Kenya
Distance
14,176 km
8,809 mi / 7,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
64°
east northeast

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AUS NYK
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Nanyuki Airport
IATA Code AUS NYK
ICAO Code KAUS HKNY
City Austin Nanyuki
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 542 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 -0.060000, 37.040000

Austin (AUS) to Nanyuki (NYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Nanyuki Airport (NYK) in Nanyuki, Kenya is 14,176 kilometers (8,809 miles / 7,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 00:53 in Austin, it's 09:53 in Nanyuki. With a 9-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 5,709 feet between the two airports. Nanyuki Airport sits higher than Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nanyuki (NYK) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 309° (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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Nanyuki Airport (NYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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