NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
15,376 km
9,554 miles
SUU
Fairfield
United States
Distance
15,376 km
9,554 mi / 8,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO SUU
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Travis Afb Airport
IATA Code NBO SUU
ICAO Code HKJK KSUU
City Nairobi Fairfield
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,330 ft 63 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 38.260000, -121.920000

Nairobi (NBO) to Fairfield (SUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Travis Afb Airport (SUU) in Fairfield, United States is 15,376 kilometers (9,554 miles / 8,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 15:11 in Nairobi, it's 04:11 in Fairfield. 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 5,267 feet between the two airports. Travis Afb 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 Fairfield (SUU) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 33° (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 Travis Afb Airport (SUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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