AGL
Wanigela Airport
Papua New Guinea
12,419 km
7,717 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,419 km
7,717 mi / 6,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

AGL NBO
Airport Name Wanigela Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AGL NBO
ICAO Code AYWG HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Papua New Guinea Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 53 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -9.340000, 149.160000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Wanigela Airport (AGL) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wanigela Airport (AGL) in Wanigela Airport, Papua New Guinea to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,419 kilometers (7,717 miles / 6,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 14:37 in Wanigela Airport, it's 07:37 in Nairobi. With a 7-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 5,277 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Wanigela Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Wanigela Airport (AGL) follows a heading of 101° (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 Wanigela Airport (AGL) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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