JFK
New York
United States
11,698 km
7,269 miles
NUU
Nakuru
Kenya
Distance
11,698 km
7,269 mi / 6,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
77°
east northeast

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JFK NUU
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport Nakuru Airport
IATA Code JFK NUU
ICAO Code KJFK HKNK
City New York Nakuru
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 13 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 -0.300000, 36.160000

New York (JFK) to Nakuru (NUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to Nakuru Airport (NUU) in Nakuru, Kenya is 11,698 kilometers (7,269 miles / 6,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 03:52 in New York, it's 11:52 in Nakuru. 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 6,187 feet between the two airports. Nakuru Airport sits higher than John F Kennedy International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nakuru (NUU) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 312° (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 John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Nakuru Airport (NUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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