NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,117 km
7,529 miles
NHK
Patuxent River
United States
Distance
12,117 km
7,529 mi / 6,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
310°
northwest

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NBO NHK
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) Airport
IATA Code NBO NHK
ICAO Code HKJK KNHK
City Nairobi Patuxent River
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/New_York
Elevation 5,330 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 38.290000, -76.410000

Nairobi (NBO) to Patuxent River (NHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) Airport (NHK) in Patuxent River, United States is 12,117 kilometers (7,529 miles / 6,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 01:46 in Nairobi, it's 17:46 in Patuxent River. 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 5,291 feet between the two airports. Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) 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 Patuxent River (NHK) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 76° (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 Patuxent River Nas (Trapnell Field) Airport (NHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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