The flight distance from Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY) in Mangrove Cay, Bahamas to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,553 kilometers (7,800 miles / 6,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Bahamas 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 16:21 in Mangrove Cay, it's 00:21 in Nairobi. 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 5,311 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Clarence A. Bain Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mangrove Cay (MAY) follows a heading of 296° (west 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 Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.