AKJ
Asahikawa
Japan
11,352 km
7,054 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,352 km
7,054 mi / 6,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

AKJ NBO
Airport Name Asahikawa Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AKJ NBO
ICAO Code RJEC HKJK
City Asahikawa Nairobi
Country Japan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 721 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 43.670000, 142.450000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Asahikawa (AKJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) in Asahikawa, Japan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,352 kilometers (7,054 miles / 6,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Japan 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 16:43 in Asahikawa, it's 10:43 in Nairobi. With a 6-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 4,609 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Asahikawa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Asahikawa (AKJ) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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