MZZ
Marion
United States
12,802 km
7,955 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,802 km
7,955 mi / 6,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MZZ NBO
Airport Name Marion Municipal - Mckinney Field Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MZZ NBO
ICAO Code KMZZ HKJK
City Marion Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Indiana/Indianapolis Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 859 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 40.490000, -85.680000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Marion (MZZ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Marion Municipal - Mckinney Field (MZZ) in Marion, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,802 kilometers (7,955 miles / 6,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 10:27 in Marion, it's 18:27 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 4,471 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Marion Municipal - Mckinney Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Marion (MZZ) follows a heading of 315° (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 Marion Municipal - Mckinney Field (MZZ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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