HMO
Hermosillo
Mexico
15,428 km
9,587 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
15,428 km
9,587 mi / 8,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Hermosillo
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

HMO NBO
Airport Name General Ignacio P. Garcia International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code HMO NBO
ICAO Code MMHO HKJK
City Hermosillo Nairobi
Country Mexico Kenya
Timezone America/Hermosillo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 627 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 29.100000, -111.050000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Hermosillo (HMO) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Ignacio P. Garcia International Airport (HMO) in Hermosillo, Mexico to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,428 kilometers (9,587 miles / 8,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Mexico 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 20:33 in Hermosillo, it's 06:33 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 4,703 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than General Ignacio P. Garcia International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Hermosillo (HMO) follows a heading of 315° (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 General Ignacio P. Garcia International Airport (HMO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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