NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,786 km
8,566 miles
TXK
Texarkana
United States
Distance
13,786 km
8,566 mi / 7,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO TXK
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Texarkana Regional-Webb Field
IATA Code NBO TXK
ICAO Code HKJK KTXK
City Nairobi Texarkana
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 390 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 33.500000, -94.000000

Nairobi (NBO) to Texarkana (TXK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK) in Texarkana, United States is 13,786 kilometers (8,566 miles / 7,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 18:30 in Nairobi, it's 09:30 in Texarkana. 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 4,940 feet between the two airports. Texarkana Regional-Webb 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 Texarkana (TXK) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 66° (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 Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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