ELA
Eagle Lake
United States
14,163 km
8,801 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,163 km
8,801 mi / 7,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
66°
east northeast

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ELA NBO
Airport Name Eagle Lake Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ELA NBO
ICAO Code KELA HKJK
City Eagle Lake Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 184 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 29.600000, -96.320000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Eagle Lake (ELA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) in Eagle Lake, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,163 kilometers (8,801 miles / 7,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 21:14 in Eagle Lake, it's 06:14 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 5,146 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Eagle Lake Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Eagle Lake (ELA) follows a heading of 307° (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 Lake Airport (ELA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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