HII
Lake Havasu City
United States
15,269 km
9,487 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
15,269 km
9,487 mi / 8,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Phoenix
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HII NBO
Airport Name Lake Havasu City Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code HII NBO
ICAO Code KHII HKJK
City Lake Havasu City Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Phoenix Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 783 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 34.570000, -114.360000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Lake Havasu City (HII) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lake Havasu City Airport (HII) in Lake Havasu City, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,269 kilometers (9,487 miles / 8,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 12:27 in Lake Havasu City, it's 22:27 in Nairobi. With a 10-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 4,547 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Lake Havasu City Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Lake Havasu City (HII) follows a heading of 324° (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 Lake Havasu City Airport (HII) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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