BIG
Delta Junction Ft Greely
United States
13,042 km
8,104 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,042 km
8,104 mi / 7,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

BIG NBO
Airport Name Allen Army Air Field Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BIG NBO
ICAO Code PABI HKJK
City Delta Junction Ft Greely Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,285 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 64.000000, -145.720000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Delta Junction Ft Greely (BIG) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Allen Army Air Field (BIG) in Delta Junction Ft Greely, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,042 kilometers (8,104 miles / 7,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 01:11 in Delta Junction Ft Greely, it's 13:11 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 4,045 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Allen Army Air Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Delta Junction Ft Greely (BIG) follows a heading of 1° (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 Allen Army Air Field (BIG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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