NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,532 km
8,409 miles
SGT
Stuttgart
United States
Distance
13,532 km
8,409 mi / 7,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SGT
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Stuttgart Municipal Carl Humphrey Field
IATA Code NBO SGT
ICAO Code HKJK KSGT
City Nairobi Stuttgart
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 224 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 34.600000, -91.580000

Nairobi (NBO) to Stuttgart (SGT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Stuttgart Municipal Carl Humphrey Field (SGT) in Stuttgart, United States is 13,532 kilometers (8,409 miles / 7,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 20:35 in Nairobi, it's 11:35 in Stuttgart. 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 5,106 feet between the two airports. Stuttgart Municipal Carl Humphrey 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 Stuttgart (SGT) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 67° (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 Stuttgart Municipal Carl Humphrey Field (SGT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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