NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,996 km
9,318 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
14,996 km
9,318 mi / 8,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SOW
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code NBO SOW
ICAO Code HKJK KSOW
City Nairobi Show Low
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Phoenix
Elevation 5,330 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 34.270000, -110.010000

Nairobi (NBO) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 14,996 kilometers (9,318 miles / 8,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 02:42 in Nairobi, it's 16:42 in Show Low. 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 1,086 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional Airport 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 Show Low (SOW) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 50° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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