BYI
Burley
United States
14,583 km
9,061 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,583 km
9,061 mi / 7,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Boise
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BYI NBO
Airport Name Burley Municipal Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code BYI NBO
ICAO Code KBYI HKJK
City Burley Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Boise Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,154 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 42.540000, -113.770000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Burley (BYI) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burley Municipal Airport (BYI) in Burley, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,583 kilometers (9,061 miles / 7,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 01:55 in Burley, it's 11:55 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 1,177 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Burley Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Burley (BYI) follows a heading of 331° (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 Burley Municipal Airport (BYI) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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