NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,466 km
7,746 miles
OSC
Oscoda
United States
Distance
12,466 km
7,746 mi / 6,731 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO OSC
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Oscoda/Wurtsmith Airport
IATA Code NBO OSC
ICAO Code HKJK KOSC
City Nairobi Oscoda
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Detroit
Elevation 5,330 ft 633 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 44.450000, -83.390000

Nairobi (NBO) to Oscoda (OSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Oscoda/Wurtsmith Airport (OSC) in Oscoda, United States is 12,466 kilometers (7,746 miles / 6,731 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 21:25 in Nairobi, it's 13:25 in Oscoda. 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 4,697 feet between the two airports. Oscoda/Wurtsmith 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 Oscoda (OSC) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 69° (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 Oscoda/Wurtsmith Airport (OSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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