BNO
Burns
United States
14,745 km
9,162 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,745 km
9,162 mi / 7,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
34°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BNO NBO
Airport Name Burns Municipal Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BNO NBO
ICAO Code KBNO HKJK
City Burns Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,148 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 43.600000, -119.000000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Burns (BNO) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burns Municipal Airport (BNO) in Burns, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,745 kilometers (9,162 miles / 7,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 13:04 in Burns, it's 00:04 in Nairobi. With a 11-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 1,182 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Burns Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Burns (BNO) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Burns Municipal Airport (BNO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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