CGE
Cambridge
United States
12,079 km
7,505 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,079 km
7,505 mi / 6,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CGE NBO
Airport Name Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CGE NBO
ICAO Code KCGE HKJK
City Cambridge Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 20 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 38.540000, -76.030000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Cambridge (CGE) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport (CGE) in Cambridge, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,079 kilometers (7,505 miles / 6,522 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 12:20 in Cambridge, it's 20:20 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 5,310 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Cambridge (CGE) follows a heading of 311° (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 Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport (CGE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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