MGC
Michigan City
United States
12,840 km
7,978 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,840 km
7,978 mi / 6,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MGC NBO
Airport Name Michigan City Municipal-Phillips Field Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MGC NBO
ICAO Code KMGC HKJK
City Michigan City Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 655 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 41.700000, -86.820000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Michigan City (MGC) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Michigan City Municipal-Phillips Field (MGC) in Michigan City, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,840 kilometers (7,978 miles / 6,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 09:13 in Michigan City, it's 18:13 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 4,675 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Michigan City Municipal-Phillips Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Michigan City (MGC) follows a heading of 317° (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 Michigan City Municipal-Phillips Field (MGC) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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