NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,598 km
7,207 miles
PLY
Plymouth
United States
Distance
11,598 km
7,207 mi / 6,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PLY
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Plymouth Municipal Airport
IATA Code NBO PLY
ICAO Code HKJK K1P1
City Nairobi Plymouth
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/New_York
Elevation 5,330 ft 506 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 43.780000, -71.750000

Nairobi (NBO) to Plymouth (PLY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Plymouth Municipal Airport (PLY) in Plymouth, United States is 11,598 kilometers (7,207 miles / 6,263 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 13:40 in Nairobi, it's 05:40 in Plymouth. 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 4,824 feet between the two airports. Plymouth Municipal 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 Plymouth (PLY) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 78° (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 Plymouth Municipal Airport (PLY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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