NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,421 km
8,961 miles
SLT
Salida
United States
Distance
14,421 km
8,961 mi / 7,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SLT
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Salida/Harriett Alexander Field
IATA Code NBO SLT
ICAO Code HKJK KANK
City Nairobi Salida
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Denver
Elevation 5,330 ft 7,523 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 38.500000, -106.000000

Nairobi (NBO) to Salida (SLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Salida/Harriett Alexander Field (SLT) in Salida, United States is 14,421 kilometers (8,961 miles / 7,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 04:07 in Nairobi, it's 18:07 in Salida. 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 2,193 feet between the two airports. Salida/Harriett Alexander Field sits higher than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Salida (SLT) 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 Salida/Harriett Alexander Field (SLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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