MRB
Martinsburg
United States
12,218 km
7,592 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,218 km
7,592 mi / 6,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
75°
east northeast

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MRB NBO
Airport Name Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MRB NBO
ICAO Code KMRB HKJK
City Martinsburg Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 565 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 39.400000, -77.980000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Martinsburg (MRB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (MRB) in Martinsburg, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,218 kilometers (7,592 miles / 6,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 22:38 in Martinsburg, it's 06:38 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 4,765 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Martinsburg (MRB) follows a heading of 312° (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 Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (MRB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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