NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,462 km
7,744 miles
PHN
Port Huron
United States
Distance
12,462 km
7,744 mi / 6,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PHN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport St Clair County International Airport
IATA Code NBO PHN
ICAO Code HKJK KPHN
City Nairobi Port Huron
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/New_York
Elevation 5,330 ft 650 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 42.910000, -82.530000

Nairobi (NBO) to Port Huron (PHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to St Clair County International Airport (PHN) in Port Huron, United States is 12,462 kilometers (7,744 miles / 6,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 18:00 in Nairobi, it's 10:00 in Port Huron. 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 4,680 feet between the two airports. St Clair County International 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 Port Huron (PHN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 70° (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 St Clair County International Airport (PHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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