NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,087 km
8,132 miles
OEO
Osceola
United States
Distance
13,087 km
8,132 mi / 7,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO OEO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport L O Simenstad Municipal Airport
IATA Code NBO OEO
ICAO Code HKJK KOEO
City Nairobi Osceola
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 906 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 45.310000, -92.690000

Nairobi (NBO) to Osceola (OEO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to L O Simenstad Municipal Airport (OEO) in Osceola, United States is 13,087 kilometers (8,132 miles / 7,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 17:20 in Nairobi, it's 08:20 in Osceola. 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 4,425 feet between the two airports. L O Simenstad Municipal 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 Osceola (OEO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 60° (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 L O Simenstad Municipal Airport (OEO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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