KIP
Wichita Falls
United States
14,140 km
8,786 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,140 km
8,786 mi / 7,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KIP NBO
Airport Name Kickapoo Downtown Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KIP NBO
ICAO Code KCWC HKJK
City Wichita Falls Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,003 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 33.860000, -98.490000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Wichita Falls (KIP) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kickapoo Downtown Airport (KIP) in Wichita Falls, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,140 kilometers (8,786 miles / 7,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 12:27 in Wichita Falls, it's 21:27 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 4,327 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kickapoo Downtown Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Wichita Falls (KIP) 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 Kickapoo Downtown Airport (KIP) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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