NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,653 km
7,862 miles
TWE
Taylor
United States
Distance
12,653 km
7,862 mi / 6,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

NBO TWE
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Taylor Airport
IATA Code NBO TWE
ICAO Code HKJK AK49
City Nairobi Taylor
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Nome
Elevation 5,330 ft 440 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 65.680000, -164.800000

Nairobi (NBO) to Taylor (TWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Taylor Airport (TWE) in Taylor, United States is 12,653 kilometers (7,862 miles / 6,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 21:48 in Nairobi, it's 09:48 in Taylor. With a 12-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 4,890 feet between the two airports. Taylor 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 Taylor (TWE) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). 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 Taylor Airport (TWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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