JCT
Junction
United States
14,419 km
8,960 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,419 km
8,960 mi / 7,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JCT NBO
Airport Name Kimble County Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code JCT NBO
ICAO Code KJCT HKJK
City Junction Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,754 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 30.510000, -99.760000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Junction (JCT) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kimble County Airport (JCT) in Junction, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,419 kilometers (8,960 miles / 7,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 10:38 in Junction, it's 19:38 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 3,576 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kimble County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Junction (JCT) follows a heading of 310° (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 Kimble County Airport (JCT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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