KKK
Kalakaket Creek
United States
12,913 km
8,024 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,913 km
8,024 mi / 6,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
345°
north northwest

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KKK NBO
Airport Name Kalakaket Creek Air Station Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KKK NBO
ICAO Code K1KC HKJK
City Kalakaket Creek Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,598 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 64.400000, -156.800000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kalakaket Creek (KKK) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalakaket Creek Air Station (KKK) in Kalakaket Creek, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,913 kilometers (8,024 miles / 6,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 07:51 in Kalakaket Creek, it's 19:51 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 3,732 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kalakaket Creek Air Station. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kalakaket Creek (KKK) follows a heading of 7° (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 Kalakaket Creek Air Station (KKK) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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