CRE
North Myrtle Beach
United States
12,439 km
7,729 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,439 km
7,729 mi / 6,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CRE NBO
Airport Name Grand Strand Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CRE NBO
ICAO Code KCRE HKJK
City North Myrtle Beach Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 32 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 33.810000, -78.720000 -1.320000, 36.930000

North Myrtle Beach (CRE) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Strand Airport (CRE) in North Myrtle Beach, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,439 kilometers (7,729 miles / 6,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 10:47 in North Myrtle Beach, it's 18:47 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 5,298 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Grand Strand Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to North Myrtle Beach (CRE) follows a heading of 306° (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 Grand Strand Airport (CRE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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