The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Oceana Nas (Apollo Soucek Field) Airport (NTU) in Virginia Beach, United States is 12,123 kilometers (7,533 miles / 6,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 19:56 in Nairobi, it's 11:56 in Virginia Beach. 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 5,308 feet between the two airports. Oceana Nas (Apollo Soucek 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 Virginia Beach (NTU) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 77° (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 Oceana Nas (Apollo Soucek Field) Airport (NTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.