HOT
Hot Springs
United States
13,665 km
8,491 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,665 km
8,491 mi / 7,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
66°
east northeast

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HOT NBO
Airport Name Memorial Field Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code HOT NBO
ICAO Code KHOT HKJK
City Hot Springs Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 540 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 34.480000, -93.100000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Hot Springs (HOT) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Memorial Field (HOT) in Hot Springs, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,665 kilometers (8,491 miles / 7,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 06:04 in Hot Springs, it's 15:04 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 4,790 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Memorial Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Hot Springs (HOT) 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 Memorial Field (HOT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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