NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,338 km
8,909 miles
NIR
Beeville
United States
Distance
14,338 km
8,909 mi / 7,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
306°
northwest

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NBO NIR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Chase Field Industrial Airport
IATA Code NBO NIR
ICAO Code HKJK KTX2
City Nairobi Beeville
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 28.360000, -97.660000

Nairobi (NBO) to Beeville (NIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Chase Field Industrial Airport (NIR) in Beeville, United States is 14,338 kilometers (8,909 miles / 7,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 00:40 in Nairobi, it's 15:40 in Beeville. 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 5,146 feet between the two airports. Chase Field Industrial 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 Beeville (NIR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 66° (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 Chase Field Industrial Airport (NIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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