NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,381 km
7,072 miles
NRR
Ceiba
United States
Distance
11,381 km
7,072 mi / 6,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO NRR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport
IATA Code NBO NRR
ICAO Code HKJK TJRV
City Nairobi Ceiba
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 5,330 ft 38 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 18.250000, -65.640000

Nairobi (NBO) to Ceiba (NRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport (NRR) in Ceiba, United States is 11,381 kilometers (7,072 miles / 6,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 01:06 in Nairobi, it's 18:06 in Ceiba. With a 7-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 5,292 feet between the two airports. Jose Aponte De La Torre 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 Ceiba (NRR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 87° (east). 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 Jose Aponte De La Torre Airport (NRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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