NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,255 km
8,236 miles
UIN
Quincy
United States
Distance
13,255 km
8,236 mi / 7,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO UIN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field
IATA Code NBO UIN
ICAO Code HKJK KUIN
City Nairobi Quincy
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Chicago
Elevation 5,330 ft 769 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 39.940000, -91.190000

Nairobi (NBO) to Quincy (UIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN) in Quincy, United States is 13,255 kilometers (8,236 miles / 7,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 03:36 in Nairobi, it's 18:36 in Quincy. 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 4,561 feet between the two airports. Quincy Regional-Baldwin 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 Quincy (UIN) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 64° (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 Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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