KKA
Koyuk
United States
12,793 km
7,949 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,793 km
7,949 mi / 6,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
340°
north northwest

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KKA NBO
Airport Name Koyuk Alfred Adams Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KKA NBO
ICAO Code PAKK HKJK
City Koyuk Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 162 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 64.940000, -161.150000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Koyuk (KKA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Koyuk Alfred Adams Airport (KKA) in Koyuk, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,793 kilometers (7,949 miles / 6,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 06:35 in Koyuk, it's 18:35 in Nairobi. With a 12-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 5,169 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Koyuk Alfred Adams Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Koyuk (KKA) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Koyuk Alfred Adams Airport (KKA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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