NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,621 km
7,221 miles
NCO
North Kingstown
United States
Distance
11,621 km
7,221 mi / 6,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO NCO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Quonset State Airport
IATA Code NBO NCO
ICAO Code HKJK KOQU
City Nairobi North Kingstown
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/New_York
Elevation 5,330 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 41.600000, -71.410000

Nairobi (NBO) to North Kingstown (NCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Quonset State Airport (NCO) in North Kingstown, United States is 11,621 kilometers (7,221 miles / 6,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Kenya with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:29 in Nairobi, it's 13:29 in North Kingstown. 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 5,312 feet between the two airports. Quonset State Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from North Kingstown (NCO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 79° (east 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Quonset State Airport (NCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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