Airport Comparison
| FSI | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Henry Post Army Air Field (Fort Sill) Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| IATA Code | FSI | NBO |
| ICAO Code | KFSI | HKJK |
| City | Fort Sill | Nairobi |
| Country | United States | Kenya |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Africa/Nairobi |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Coordinates | 34.650000, -98.400000 | -1.320000, 36.930000 |
Fort Sill (FSI) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Henry Post Army Air Field (Fort Sill) Airport (FSI) in Fort Sill, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,091 kilometers (8,756 miles / 7,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.
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 19:47 in Fort Sill, it's 04:47 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 4,142 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Henry Post Army Air Field (Fort Sill) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Fort Sill (FSI) follows a heading of 314° (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 Henry Post Army Air Field (Fort Sill) Airport (FSI) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.