NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,958 km
7,430 miles
SYR
Syracuse
United States
Distance
11,958 km
7,430 mi / 6,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
315°
northwest

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NBO SYR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Syracuse Hancock International Airport
IATA Code NBO SYR
ICAO Code HKJK KSYR
City Nairobi Syracuse
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/New_York
Elevation 5,330 ft 421 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 43.110000, -76.110000

Nairobi (NBO) to Syracuse (SYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) in Syracuse, United States is 11,958 kilometers (7,430 miles / 6,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 17:22 in Nairobi, it's 09:22 in Syracuse. With a 8-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 4,909 feet between the two airports. Syracuse Hancock International 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 Syracuse (SYR) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 75° (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 Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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