EHM
Cape Newenham
United States
13,428 km
8,344 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,428 km
8,344 mi / 7,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
338°
north northwest

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EHM NBO
Airport Name Cape Newenham Lrrs Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code EHM NBO
ICAO Code PAEH HKJK
City Cape Newenham Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 531 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 58.650000, -162.060000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Cape Newenham (EHM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Newenham Lrrs Airport (EHM) in Cape Newenham, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,428 kilometers (8,344 miles / 7,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 14:03 in Cape Newenham, it's 02:03 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 4,799 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Cape Newenham Lrrs Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Cape Newenham (EHM) follows a heading of 11° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Newenham Lrrs Airport (EHM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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