NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
15,068 km
9,363 miles
SAD
Safford
United States
Distance
15,068 km
9,363 mi / 8,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
319°
northwest

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NBO SAD
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Safford Regional Airport
IATA Code NBO SAD
ICAO Code HKJK KSAD
City Nairobi Safford
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Phoenix
Elevation 5,330 ft 3,178 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 32.850000, -109.640000

Nairobi (NBO) to Safford (SAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States is 15,068 kilometers (9,363 miles / 8,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 15:17 in Nairobi, it's 05:17 in Safford. 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 2,152 feet between the two airports. Safford Regional 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 Safford (SAD) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 52° (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 Safford Regional Airport (SAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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