MFH
Mesquite
United States
15,070 km
9,364 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
15,070 km
9,364 mi / 8,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
44°
northeast

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MFH NBO
Airport Name Mesquite Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MFH NBO
ICAO Code K67L HKJK
City Mesquite Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,978 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 36.830000, -114.060000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mesquite (MFH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mesquite Airport (MFH) in Mesquite, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,070 kilometers (9,364 miles / 8,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 19:27 in Mesquite, it's 06:27 in Nairobi. With a 11-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 3,352 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Mesquite Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mesquite (MFH) follows a heading of 326° (north 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 Mesquite Airport (MFH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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