NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,824 km
7,968 miles
SBM
Sheboygan
United States
Distance
12,824 km
7,968 mi / 6,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
319°
northwest

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NBO SBM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sheboygan County Memorial Airport
IATA Code NBO SBM
ICAO Code HKJK KSBM
City Nairobi Sheboygan
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 755 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 43.770000, -87.850000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sheboygan (SBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sheboygan County Memorial Airport (SBM) in Sheboygan, United States is 12,824 kilometers (7,968 miles / 6,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 17:22 in Nairobi, it's 08:22 in Sheboygan. 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 4,575 feet between the two airports. Sheboygan County Memorial 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 Sheboygan (SBM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 65° (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 Sheboygan County Memorial Airport (SBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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