HWD
Hayward
United States
15,437 km
9,592 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
15,437 km
9,592 mi / 8,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
33°
north northeast

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HWD NBO
Airport Name Hayward Executive Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code HWD NBO
ICAO Code KHWD HKJK
City Hayward Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 52 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 37.700000, -122.100000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Hayward (HWD) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) in Hayward, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,437 kilometers (9,592 miles / 8,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 11:27 in Hayward, it's 22:27 in Nairobi. With a 11-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 5,278 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Hayward Executive Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Hayward (HWD) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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