NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,283 km
8,254 miles
NSE
Milton
United States
Distance
13,283 km
8,254 mi / 7,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
305°
northwest

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NBO NSE
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Whiting Field Nas North Airport
IATA Code NBO NSE
ICAO Code HKJK KNSE
City Nairobi Milton
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 199 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 30.720000, -87.020000

Nairobi (NBO) to Milton (NSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Whiting Field Nas North Airport (NSE) in Milton, United States is 13,283 kilometers (8,254 miles / 7,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 00:02 in Nairobi, it's 15:02 in Milton. 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 5,131 feet between the two airports. Whiting Field Nas North 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 Milton (NSE) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 72° (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 Whiting Field Nas North Airport (NSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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