FMH
Falmouth
United States
11,545 km
7,173 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,545 km
7,173 mi / 6,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
79°
east

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FMH NBO
Airport Name Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code FMH NBO
ICAO Code KFMH HKJK
City Falmouth Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 130 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 41.700000, -70.500000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Falmouth (FMH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station (FMH) in Falmouth, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,545 kilometers (7,173 miles / 6,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 05:41 in Falmouth, it's 13:41 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 5,200 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Falmouth (FMH) follows a heading of 313° (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 Cape Cod Coast Guard Air Station (FMH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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