NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,669 km
8,493 miles
SPZ
Springdale
United States
Distance
13,669 km
8,493 mi / 7,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
314°
northwest

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NBO SPZ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Springdale Municipal Airport
IATA Code NBO SPZ
ICAO Code HKJK KASG
City Nairobi Springdale
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,353 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 36.180000, -94.120000

Nairobi (NBO) to Springdale (SPZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ) in Springdale, United States is 13,669 kilometers (8,493 miles / 7,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 00:41 in Nairobi, it's 15:41 in Springdale. 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 3,978 feet between the two airports. Springdale Municipal 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 Springdale (SPZ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 64° (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 Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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