ABU
Atambua-Timor Island
Indonesia
9,763 km
6,066 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,763 km
6,066 mi / 5,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

ABU NBO
Airport Name Haliwen Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ABU NBO
ICAO Code WRKA HKJK
City Atambua-Timor Island Nairobi
Country Indonesia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Makassar Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,027 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -9.070000, 124.910000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Atambua-Timor Island (ABU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Haliwen Airport (ABU) in Atambua-Timor Island, Indonesia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,763 kilometers (6,066 miles / 5,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:26 in Atambua-Timor Island, it's 09:26 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,303 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Haliwen Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Atambua-Timor Island (ABU) follows a heading of 99° (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 Haliwen Airport (ABU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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