MNT
Minto
United States
12,900 km
8,015 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,900 km
8,015 mi / 6,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Anchorage
Heading
353°
north

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MNT NBO
Airport Name Minto Al Wright Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MNT NBO
ICAO Code K51Z HKJK
City Minto Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 500 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 65.150000, -149.370000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Minto (MNT) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minto Al Wright Airport (MNT) in Minto, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,900 kilometers (8,015 miles / 6,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 11:43 in Minto, it's 23:43 in Nairobi. With a 12-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 4,830 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Minto Al Wright Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Minto (MNT) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Minto Al Wright Airport (MNT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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