IWD
Ironwood
United States
12,848 km
7,983 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,848 km
7,983 mi / 6,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Menominee
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IWD NBO
Airport Name Gogebic/Iron County Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IWD NBO
ICAO Code KIWD HKJK
City Ironwood Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Menominee Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,230 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 46.530000, -90.130000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Ironwood (IWD) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gogebic/Iron County Airport (IWD) in Ironwood, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,848 kilometers (7,983 miles / 6,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 07:30 in Ironwood, it's 16:30 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 4,100 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Gogebic/Iron County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ironwood (IWD) follows a heading of 323° (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 Gogebic/Iron County Airport (IWD) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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