BBW
Broken Bow
United States
13,791 km
8,569 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,791 km
8,569 mi / 7,446 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
56°
northeast

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BBW NBO
Airport Name Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BBW NBO
ICAO Code KBBW HKJK
City Broken Bow Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,546 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 41.440000, -99.640000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Broken Bow (BBW) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field (BBW) in Broken Bow, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,791 kilometers (8,569 miles / 7,446 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 11:25 in Broken Bow, it's 20:25 in Nairobi. 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 2,784 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Broken Bow (BBW) follows a heading of 322° (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 Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field (BBW) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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