DIK
Dickinson
United States
13,634 km
8,472 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,634 km
8,472 mi / 7,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Denver
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DIK NBO
Airport Name Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code DIK NBO
ICAO Code KDIK HKJK
City Dickinson Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,592 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 46.800000, -102.800000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Dickinson (DIK) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (DIK) in Dickinson, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,634 kilometers (8,472 miles / 7,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 08:21 in Dickinson, it's 18:21 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 2,738 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Dickinson (DIK) follows a heading of 328° (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 Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (DIK) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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