NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,585 km
8,441 miles
PWD
Plentywood
United States
Distance
13,585 km
8,441 mi / 7,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PWD
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sher-Wood Airport
IATA Code NBO PWD
ICAO Code HKJK KPWD
City Nairobi Plentywood
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Denver
Elevation 5,330 ft 2,264 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 48.790000, -104.520000

Nairobi (NBO) to Plentywood (PWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sher-Wood Airport (PWD) in Plentywood, United States is 13,585 kilometers (8,441 miles / 7,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 21:42 in Nairobi, it's 11:42 in Plentywood. With a 10-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 3,066 feet between the two airports. Sher-Wood 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 Plentywood (PWD) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 47° (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 Sher-Wood Airport (PWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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