The flight distance from Laguna Army Air Field (Yuma Proving Ground) Airport (LGF) in Yuma Proving Ground (Yuma), United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,401 kilometers (9,570 miles / 8,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 12:53 in Yuma Proving Ground (Yuma), it's 22:53 in Nairobi. With a 10-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 4,897 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Laguna Army Air Field (Yuma Proving Ground) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Yuma Proving Ground (Yuma) (LGF) follows a heading of 323° (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 Laguna Army Air Field (Yuma Proving Ground) Airport (LGF) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.