The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 15,041 kilometers (9,346 miles / 8,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 04:00 in Nairobi, it's 18:00 in Grand Canyon. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Grand Canyon (VLE) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 47° (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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.