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Flight Distance from Chicago (ORD) to Nairobi (NBO)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
ORDKORD
Chicago, United States
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Great Circle Path
12,909 km8,021 miles • 6,970 NM
Destination Airport
HKJKNBO
Nairobi, Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Direct Distance
12,909 km
8,021 Statute Miles
6,970 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
15h 41m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,162 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
66° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
15h 41m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
14h 32m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
25h 20m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🌐 KE
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- City / Country: Chicago, United States
- ICAO Code: KORD
- Coordinates: 41.9786°, -87.9048°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 680 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
- City / Country: Nairobi, Kenya
- ICAO Code: HKJK
- Coordinates: -1.3189°, 36.9282°
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Elevation: 5330 ft
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