Airport Comparison
| FXE | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| IATA Code | FXE | NBO |
| ICAO Code | KFXE | HKJK |
| City | Fort Lauderdale | Nairobi |
| Country | United States | Kenya |
| Timezone | America/New_York | Africa/Nairobi |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Coordinates | 26.200000, -80.200000 | -1.320000, 36.930000 |
Fort Lauderdale (FXE) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,764 kilometers (7,931 miles / 6,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast 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 10:31 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 18:31 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 5,317 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Fort Lauderdale (FXE) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.