FME
Fort Meade (Odenton)
United States
12,128 km
7,536 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,128 km
7,536 mi / 6,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FME NBO
Airport Name Tipton Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code FME NBO
ICAO Code KFME HKJK
City Fort Meade (Odenton) Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 150 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 39.100000, -76.800000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Fort Meade (Odenton) (FME) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tipton Airport (FME) in Fort Meade (Odenton), United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,128 kilometers (7,536 miles / 6,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 10:24 in Fort Meade (Odenton), it's 18:24 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 5,180 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Tipton Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Fort Meade (Odenton) (FME) follows a heading of 311° (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 Tipton Airport (FME) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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