NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,988 km
8,692 miles
OKC
Oklahoma City
United States
Distance
13,988 km
8,692 mi / 7,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO OKC
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Will Rogers World Airport
IATA Code NBO OKC
ICAO Code HKJK KOKC
City Nairobi Oklahoma City
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,296 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 35.390000, -97.600000

Nairobi (NBO) to Oklahoma City (OKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) in Oklahoma City, United States is 13,988 kilometers (8,692 miles / 7,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 17:29 in Nairobi, it's 08:29 in Oklahoma City. 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 4,034 feet between the two airports. Will Rogers World 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 Oklahoma City (OKC) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 61° (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 Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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