NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
14,534 km
9,031 miles
UIL
Quillayute
United States
Distance
14,534 km
9,031 mi / 7,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO UIL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Quillayute Airport
IATA Code NBO UIL
ICAO Code HKJK KUIL
City Nairobi Quillayute
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,330 ft 194 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 47.940000, -124.560000

Nairobi (NBO) to Quillayute (UIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Quillayute Airport (UIL) in Quillayute, United States is 14,534 kilometers (9,031 miles / 7,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 00:54 in Nairobi, it's 13:54 in Quillayute. With a 11-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 5,136 feet between the two airports. Quillayute 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 Quillayute (UIL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Quillayute Airport (UIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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