ASP
Alice Springs
Australia
10,657 km
6,622 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,657 km
6,622 mi / 5,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

ASP NBO
Airport Name Alice Springs Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ASP NBO
ICAO Code YBAS HKJK
City Alice Springs Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Darwin Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,789 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -23.810000, 133.900000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Alice Springs (ASP) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) in Alice Springs, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,657 kilometers (6,622 miles / 5,754 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 19:27 in Alice Springs, it's 12:57 in Nairobi. With a 6.5-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 3,541 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Alice Springs Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Alice Springs (ASP) follows a heading of 114° (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 Alice Springs Airport (ASP) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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