EGV
Eagle River
United States
12,820 km
7,966 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,820 km
7,966 mi / 6,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

EGV NBO
Airport Name Eagle River Union Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code EGV NBO
ICAO Code KEGV HKJK
City Eagle River Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,642 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 45.930000, -89.270000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Eagle River (EGV) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eagle River Union Airport (EGV) in Eagle River, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,820 kilometers (7,966 miles / 6,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 09:47 in Eagle River, it's 18:47 in Nairobi. With a 9-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 3,688 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Eagle River Union Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Eagle River (EGV) follows a heading of 322° (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 Eagle River Union Airport (EGV) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.