Airport Comparison
| MWH | NBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Grant County International Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| IATA Code | MWH | NBO |
| ICAO Code | KMWH | HKJK |
| City | Moses Lake | Nairobi |
| Country | United States | Kenya |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles | Africa/Nairobi |
| Elevation | 1,189 ft | 5,330 ft |
| Coordinates | 47.210000, -119.320000 | -1.320000, 36.930000 |
Moses Lake (MWH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Grant County International Airport (MWH) in Moses Lake, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,420 kilometers (8,960 miles / 7,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.
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 09:33 in Moses Lake, it's 20:33 in Nairobi. With a 11-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 4,141 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Grant County International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Moses Lake (MWH) follows a heading of 339° (north 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 Grant County International Airport (MWH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.