BYA
Boundary
United States
13,035 km
8,099 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,035 km
8,099 mi / 7,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
north

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BYA NBO
Airport Name Boundary Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BYA NBO
ICAO Code KBYA HKJK
City Boundary Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,940 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 64.080000, -141.110000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Boundary (BYA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boundary Airport (BYA) in Boundary, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,035 kilometers (8,099 miles / 7,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 10:56 in Boundary, it's 22:56 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 2,390 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Boundary Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Boundary (BYA) follows a heading of 359° (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 Boundary Airport (BYA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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