NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,775 km
7,938 miles
WBQ
Beaver
United States
Distance
12,775 km
7,938 mi / 6,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
north

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NBO WBQ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Beaver Airport
IATA Code NBO WBQ
ICAO Code HKJK PAWB
City Nairobi Beaver
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,330 ft 365 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 66.360000, -147.410000

Nairobi (NBO) to Beaver (WBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Beaver Airport (WBQ) in Beaver, United States is 12,775 kilometers (7,938 miles / 6,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 21:20 in Nairobi, it's 09:20 in Beaver. 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 4,965 feet between the two airports. Beaver 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 Beaver (WBQ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Beaver Airport (WBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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