NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,417 km
8,958 miles
SSW
Stuart Island
United States
Distance
14,417 km
8,958 mi / 7,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
343°
north northwest

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NBO SSW
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Stuart Island Airpark
IATA Code NBO SSW
ICAO Code HKJK 7WA5
City Nairobi Stuart Island
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,330 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 48.670000, -123.180000

Nairobi (NBO) to Stuart Island (SSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Stuart Island Airpark (SSW) in Stuart Island, United States is 14,417 kilometers (8,958 miles / 7,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 20:47 in Nairobi, it's 09:47 in Stuart Island. With a 11-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 5,320 feet between the two airports. Stuart Island Airpark 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 Stuart Island (SSW) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Stuart Island Airpark (SSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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