AYQ
Ayers Rock
Australia
10,352 km
6,433 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,352 km
6,433 mi / 5,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

AYQ NBO
Airport Name Ayers Rock Connellan Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AYQ NBO
ICAO Code YAYE HKJK
City Ayers Rock Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Darwin Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,626 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -25.190000, 130.980000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Ayers Rock (AYQ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) in Ayers Rock, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,352 kilometers (6,433 miles / 5,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 13:02 in Ayers Rock, it's 06:32 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 3,704 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Ayers Rock Connellan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ayers Rock (AYQ) follows a heading of 115° (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 Ayers Rock Connellan Airport (AYQ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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