HUA
Redstone Arsnl Huntsville
United States
13,112 km
8,147 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,112 km
8,147 mi / 7,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
70°
east northeast

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HUA NBO
Airport Name Redstone Army Air Field Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code HUA NBO
ICAO Code KHUA HKJK
City Redstone Arsnl Huntsville Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 685 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 34.680000, -86.680000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Redstone Arsnl Huntsville (HUA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Redstone Army Air Field (HUA) in Redstone Arsnl Huntsville, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,112 kilometers (8,147 miles / 7,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 13:16 in Redstone Arsnl Huntsville, it's 22:16 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 4,645 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Redstone Army Air Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Redstone Arsnl Huntsville (HUA) follows a heading of 309° (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 Redstone Army Air Field (HUA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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