ARM
Armidale
Australia
12,272 km
7,625 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,272 km
7,625 mi / 6,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
256°
west southwest

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ARM NBO
Airport Name Armidale Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ARM NBO
ICAO Code YARM HKJK
City Armidale Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,556 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -30.530000, 151.620000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Armidale (ARM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Armidale Airport (ARM) in Armidale, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,272 kilometers (7,625 miles / 6,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Australia 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 18:18 in Armidale, it's 10:18 in Nairobi. With a 8-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 1,774 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Armidale Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Armidale (ARM) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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