MPO
Mount Pocono
United States
11,955 km
7,429 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,955 km
7,429 mi / 6,455 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MPO NBO
Airport Name Pocono Mountains Regional Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MPO NBO
ICAO Code KMPO HKJK
City Mount Pocono Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,915 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 41.140000, -75.380000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mount Pocono (MPO) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pocono Mountains Regional Airport (MPO) in Mount Pocono, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,955 kilometers (7,429 miles / 6,455 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 08:04 in Mount Pocono, it's 16:04 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 3,415 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Pocono Mountains Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mount Pocono (MPO) follows a heading of 313° (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 Pocono Mountains Regional Airport (MPO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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