INK
Wink
United States
14,637 km
9,095 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,637 km
9,095 mi / 7,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

INK NBO
Airport Name Winkler County Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code INK NBO
ICAO Code KINK HKJK
City Wink Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,822 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 31.780000, -103.200000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Wink (INK) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Winkler County Airport (INK) in Wink, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,637 kilometers (9,095 miles / 7,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 21:43 in Wink, it's 06:43 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 2,508 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Winkler County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Wink (INK) 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 Winkler County Airport (INK) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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