MUE
Kamuela
United States
17,527 km
10,891 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
17,527 km
10,891 mi / 9,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MUE NBO
Airport Name Waimea-Kohala Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MUE NBO
ICAO Code PHMU HKJK
City Kamuela Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,671 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 20.000000, -155.670000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kamuela (MUE) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) in Kamuela, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 17,527 kilometers (10,891 miles / 9,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 04:20 in Kamuela, it's 17:20 in Nairobi. With a 13-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 2,659 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Waimea-Kohala Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kamuela (MUE) follows a heading of 33° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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