FOB
Fort Bragg
United States
15,345 km
9,535 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
15,345 km
9,535 mi / 8,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

FOB NBO
Airport Name Fort Bragg Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code FOB NBO
ICAO Code 82CL HKJK
City Fort Bragg Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 71 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 39.470000, -123.800000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Fort Bragg (FOB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Bragg Airport (FOB) in Fort Bragg, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,345 kilometers (9,535 miles / 8,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 06:33 in Fort Bragg, it's 17:33 in Nairobi. With a 11-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 5,259 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Fort Bragg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Fort Bragg (FOB) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Fort Bragg Airport (FOB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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