MOS
Elim
United States
12,803 km
7,955 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,803 km
7,955 mi / 6,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Nome
Heading
339°
north northwest

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MOS NBO
Airport Name Moses Point Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MOS NBO
ICAO Code KMOS HKJK
City Elim Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Nome Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 14 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 64.700000, -162.060000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Elim (MOS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moses Point Airport (MOS) in Elim, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,803 kilometers (7,955 miles / 6,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 02:55 in Elim, it's 14:55 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 5,316 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Moses Point Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Elim (MOS) follows a heading of 9° (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 Moses Point Airport (MOS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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