The flight distance from Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) in Hervey Bay, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,530 kilometers (7,785 miles / 6,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 12:06 in Hervey Bay, it's 05:06 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 5,270 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Hervey Bay Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Hervey Bay (HVB) follows a heading of 118° (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 Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.