IAB
Wichita
United States
13,842 km
8,601 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,842 km
8,601 mi / 7,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IAB NBO
Airport Name Mc Connell Afb Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IAB NBO
ICAO Code KIAB HKJK
City Wichita Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,372 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -97.270000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Wichita (IAB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mc Connell Afb Airport (IAB) in Wichita, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,842 kilometers (8,601 miles / 7,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 22:19 in Wichita, it's 07:19 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 3,959 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Mc Connell Afb Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Wichita (IAB) follows a heading of 316° (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 Mc Connell Afb Airport (IAB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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