CAD
Cadillac
United States
12,623 km
7,843 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,623 km
7,843 mi / 6,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Detroit
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAD NBO
Airport Name Wexford County Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CAD NBO
ICAO Code KCAD HKJK
City Cadillac Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Detroit Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,307 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 44.280000, -85.420000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Cadillac (CAD) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wexford County Airport (CAD) in Cadillac, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,623 kilometers (7,843 miles / 6,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 16:41 in Cadillac, it's 00:41 in Nairobi. With a 8-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 4,024 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Wexford County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Cadillac (CAD) follows a heading of 319° (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 Wexford County Airport (CAD) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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