AEA
Abemama Atoll
Kiribati
15,222 km
9,459 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
15,222 km
9,459 mi / 8,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
269°
west

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AEA NBO
Airport Name Abemama Atoll Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AEA NBO
ICAO Code NGTB HKJK
City Abemama Atoll Nairobi
Country Kiribati Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 8 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 0.490000, 173.830000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Abemama Atoll (AEA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) in Abemama Atoll, Kiribati to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,222 kilometers (9,459 miles / 8,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 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 08:56 in Abemama Atoll, it's 23:56 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 5,322 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Abemama Atoll Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Abemama Atoll (AEA) follows a heading of 91° (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 Abemama Atoll Airport (AEA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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