NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,927 km
7,411 miles
OIC
Norwich
United States
Distance
11,927 km
7,411 mi / 6,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO OIC
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Lt Warren Eaton Airport
IATA Code NBO OIC
ICAO Code HKJK KOIC
City Nairobi Norwich
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/New_York
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,024 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 42.570000, -75.520000

Nairobi (NBO) to Norwich (OIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Lt Warren Eaton Airport (OIC) in Norwich, United States is 11,927 kilometers (7,411 miles / 6,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 04:43 in Nairobi, it's 20:43 in Norwich. 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 4,306 feet between the two airports. Lt Warren Eaton 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 Norwich (OIC) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 75° (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 Lt Warren Eaton Airport (OIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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