MGY
Dayton
United States
12,721 km
7,905 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,721 km
7,905 mi / 6,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MGY NBO
Airport Name Dayton/Wright Brothers Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MGY NBO
ICAO Code KMGY HKJK
City Dayton Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 957 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 39.590000, -84.220000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Dayton (MGY) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dayton/Wright Brothers Airport (MGY) in Dayton, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,721 kilometers (7,905 miles / 6,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 12:07 in Dayton, it's 20:07 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 4,373 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Dayton/Wright Brothers Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Dayton (MGY) follows a heading of 314° (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 Dayton/Wright Brothers Airport (MGY) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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