NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,620 km
7,221 miles
SFZ
Pawtucket
United States
Distance
11,620 km
7,221 mi / 6,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SFZ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport North Central State Airport
IATA Code NBO SFZ
ICAO Code HKJK KSFZ
City Nairobi Pawtucket
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/New_York
Elevation 5,330 ft 441 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 41.920000, -71.490000

Nairobi (NBO) to Pawtucket (SFZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to North Central State Airport (SFZ) in Pawtucket, United States is 11,620 kilometers (7,221 miles / 6,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 22:45 in Nairobi, it's 14:45 in Pawtucket. 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 4,890 feet between the two airports. North Central State 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 Pawtucket (SFZ) 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 North Central State Airport (SFZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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