Distance From Thompson-Robbins Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, HEE - NBO Distance

The distance from Thompson-Robbins Airport (HEE) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is 8362 miles or 13457 kilometers or 7261 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from West Helena ( United States ) to Nairobi ( Kenya )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between West Helena and Nairobi takes around 19 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Thompson-Robbins Airport, West Helena, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya is 19 hours 13 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • HEE - NBO

Kilometers		13457 km
Statute Miles		8362 miles
Nautical Miles		7261 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 13 minutes

Thompson-Robbins Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Flight Route Map - HEE to NBO Flight Path

Location of Thompson-Robbins Airport & Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view West Helena to Nairobi nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between West Helena, United States and Nairobi, Kenya.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HEE - NBO

Time difference between West Helena (United States) and Nairobi (Kenya) is 9 Hours.
Nairobi time is 9 Hours ahead of West Helena.

Location	Local Time
West Helena (United States)	2025-12-15, 07:40:16 CST
Nairobi (Kenya)	2025-12-15, 16:40:16 EAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Thompson-Robbins Airport (HEE / KHEE) West Helena, United States

Destination

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO / HKJK) Nairobi, Kenya