CHP
Circle Hot Springs
United States
12,879 km
8,002 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,879 km
8,002 mi / 6,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

CHP NBO
Airport Name Circle Hot Springs Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CHP NBO
ICAO Code KCHP HKJK
City Circle Hot Springs Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 870 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 65.490000, -144.610000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Circle Hot Springs (CHP) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Circle Hot Springs Airport (CHP) in Circle Hot Springs, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,879 kilometers (8,002 miles / 6,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 09:07 in Circle Hot Springs, it's 21:07 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 4,460 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Circle Hot Springs Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Circle Hot Springs (CHP) follows a heading of 1° (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 Circle Hot Springs Airport (CHP) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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