NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,971 km
8,060 miles
SUW
Superior
United States
Distance
12,971 km
8,060 mi / 7,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
323°
northwest

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NBO SUW
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Richard I Bong Airport
IATA Code NBO SUW
ICAO Code HKJK KSUW
City Nairobi Superior
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 674 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 46.690000, -92.090000

Nairobi (NBO) to Superior (SUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Richard I Bong Airport (SUW) in Superior, United States is 12,971 kilometers (8,060 miles / 7,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 16:26 in Nairobi, it's 07:26 in Superior. 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 4,656 feet between the two airports. Richard I Bong 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 Superior (SUW) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 60° (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 Richard I Bong Airport (SUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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