MDF
Medford
United States
12,933 km
8,036 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,933 km
8,036 mi / 6,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
63°
east northeast

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MDF NBO
Airport Name Taylor County Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MDF NBO
ICAO Code KMDZ HKJK
City Medford Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,478 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 45.100000, -90.300000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Medford (MDF) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taylor County Airport (MDF) in Medford, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,933 kilometers (8,036 miles / 6,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 07:13 in Medford, it's 16:13 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 3,852 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Taylor County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Medford (MDF) follows a heading of 321° (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 Taylor County Airport (MDF) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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