BWG
Bowling Green
United States
13,003 km
8,080 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,003 km
8,080 mi / 7,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
70°
east northeast

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BWG NBO
Airport Name Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BWG NBO
ICAO Code KBWG HKJK
City Bowling Green Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 547 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 36.960000, -86.420000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Bowling Green (BWG) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) in Bowling Green, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,003 kilometers (8,080 miles / 7,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 10:18 in Bowling Green, it's 19:18 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 4,783 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Bowling Green (BWG) follows a heading of 312° (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 Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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