FRR
Front Royal
United States
12,254 km
7,615 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,254 km
7,615 mi / 6,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

FRR NBO
Airport Name Front Royal-Warren County Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code FRR NBO
ICAO Code KFRR HKJK
City Front Royal Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 704 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 38.920000, -78.250000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Front Royal (FRR) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Front Royal-Warren County Airport (FRR) in Front Royal, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,254 kilometers (7,615 miles / 6,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 16:53 in Front Royal, it's 00:53 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 4,626 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Front Royal-Warren County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Front Royal (FRR) 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 Front Royal-Warren County Airport (FRR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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