BFG
Glen Canyon Natl Rec Area
United States
14,803 km
9,198 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,803 km
9,198 mi / 7,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BFG NBO
Airport Name Bullfrog Basin Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BFG NBO
ICAO Code KU07 HKJK
City Glen Canyon Natl Rec Area Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,167 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 37.550000, -110.710000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Glen Canyon Natl Rec Area (BFG) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bullfrog Basin Airport (BFG) in Glen Canyon Natl Rec Area, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,803 kilometers (9,198 miles / 7,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 12:22 in Glen Canyon Natl Rec Area, it's 22:22 in Nairobi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,163 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bullfrog Basin Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Glen Canyon Natl Rec Area (BFG) follows a heading of 324° (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 Bullfrog Basin Airport (BFG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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