MTH
Marathon
United States
12,879 km
8,003 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,879 km
8,003 mi / 6,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/New_York
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

MTH NBO
Airport Name The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MTH NBO
ICAO Code KMTH HKJK
City Marathon Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 24.730000, -81.050000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Marathon (MTH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport (MTH) in Marathon, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,879 kilometers (8,003 miles / 6,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 08:23 in Marathon, it's 16:23 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 5,325 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Marathon (MTH) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 The Florida Keys Marathon International Airport (MTH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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