NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,365 km
8,305 miles
OLV
Olive Branch
United States
Distance
13,365 km
8,305 mi / 7,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO OLV
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Olive Branch/Taylor Field
IATA Code NBO OLV
ICAO Code HKJK KOLV
City Nairobi Olive Branch
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 402 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 34.980000, -89.790000

Nairobi (NBO) to Olive Branch (OLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Olive Branch/Taylor Field (OLV) in Olive Branch, United States is 13,365 kilometers (8,305 miles / 7,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 19:46 in Nairobi, it's 10:46 in Olive Branch. 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 4,929 feet between the two airports. Olive Branch/Taylor Field 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 Olive Branch (OLV) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 68° (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 Olive Branch/Taylor Field (OLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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