ABF
Abaiang
Kiribati
15,136 km
9,405 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
15,136 km
9,405 mi / 8,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
270°
west

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ABF NBO
Airport Name Abaiang Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ABF NBO
ICAO Code NGAB HKJK
City Abaiang Nairobi
Country Kiribati Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 0 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 1.800000, 173.040000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Abaiang (ABF) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abaiang Airport (ABF) in Abaiang, Kiribati to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,136 kilometers (9,405 miles / 8,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Kiribati with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:12 in Abaiang, it's 02:12 in Nairobi. 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 5,330 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Abaiang Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Abaiang (ABF) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Abaiang Airport (ABF) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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