Airport Comparison
| NBO | NRS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport |
| IATA Code | NBO | NRS |
| ICAO Code | HKJK | KNRS |
| City | Nairobi | Imperial Beach |
| Country | Kenya | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 5,330 ft | 23 ft |
| Coordinates | -1.320000, 36.930000 | 32.570000, -117.110000 |
Nairobi (NBO) to Imperial Beach (NRS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport (NRS) in Imperial Beach, United States is 15,606 kilometers (9,697 miles / 8,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.
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 16:53 in Nairobi, it's 05:53 in Imperial Beach. With a 11-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 5,307 feet between the two airports. Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream 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 Imperial Beach (NRS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 43° (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 Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport (NRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.