MMS
Marks
United States
13,439 km
8,351 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,439 km
8,351 mi / 7,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
68°
east northeast

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MMS NBO
Airport Name Selfs Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MMS NBO
ICAO Code KMMS HKJK
City Marks Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 162 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 34.230000, -90.290000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Marks (MMS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Selfs Airport (MMS) in Marks, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,439 kilometers (8,351 miles / 7,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 08:32 in Marks, it's 17:32 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 5,168 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Selfs Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Marks (MMS) follows a heading of 310° (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 Selfs Airport (MMS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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