NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,506 km
8,392 miles
SUX
Sioux City
United States
Distance
13,506 km
8,392 mi / 7,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
321°
northwest

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NBO SUX
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field
IATA Code NBO SUX
ICAO Code HKJK KSUX
City Nairobi Sioux City
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 1,098 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 42.400000, -96.380000

Nairobi (NBO) to Sioux City (SUX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) in Sioux City, United States is 13,506 kilometers (8,392 miles / 7,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 22:52 in Nairobi, it's 13:52 in Sioux City. 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 4,232 feet between the two airports. Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field 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 Sioux City (SUX) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 59° (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 Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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