The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Maks Army Air Field (POE) in Fort Polk, United States is 13,827 kilometers (8,591 miles / 7,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 02:41 in Nairobi, it's 17:41 in Fort Polk. 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 5,000 feet between the two airports. Maks Army Air 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 Fort Polk (POE) 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 Maks Army Air Field (POE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.