ILN
Wilmington
United States
12,693 km
7,887 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,693 km
7,887 mi / 6,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ILN NBO
Airport Name Wilmington Air Park Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ILN NBO
ICAO Code KILN HKJK
City Wilmington Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,077 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 39.430000, -83.790000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Wilmington (ILN) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wilmington Air Park (ILN) in Wilmington, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,693 kilometers (7,887 miles / 6,854 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 22:13 in Wilmington, it's 06:13 in Nairobi. With a 8-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 4,253 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Wilmington Air Park. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Wilmington (ILN) follows a heading of 313° (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 Wilmington Air Park (ILN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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