MWL
Mineral Wells
United States
14,161 km
8,799 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,161 km
8,799 mi / 7,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Chicago
Heading
63°
east northeast

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MWL NBO
Airport Name Mineral Wells Regional Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MWL NBO
ICAO Code KMWL HKJK
City Mineral Wells Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 974 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 32.780000, -98.060000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mineral Wells (MWL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL) in Mineral Wells, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,161 kilometers (8,799 miles / 7,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 15:15 in Mineral Wells, it's 00:15 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 4,356 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Mineral Wells Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mineral Wells (MWL) 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 Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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