MRC
Columbia/Mount Pleasant
United States
13,121 km
8,153 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,121 km
8,153 mi / 7,085 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MRC NBO
Airport Name Maury County Regional Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MRC NBO
ICAO Code KMRC HKJK
City Columbia/Mount Pleasant Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 681 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 35.550000, -87.180000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Columbia/Mount Pleasant (MRC) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maury County Regional Airport (MRC) in Columbia/Mount Pleasant, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,121 kilometers (8,153 miles / 7,085 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 09:12 in Columbia/Mount Pleasant, it's 18:12 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 4,649 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Maury County Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Columbia/Mount Pleasant (MRC) 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 Maury County Regional Airport (MRC) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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