IBR
Omitama
Japan
11,301 km
7,022 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,301 km
7,022 mi / 6,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
277°
west

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IBR NBO
Airport Name Hyakuri Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IBR NBO
ICAO Code RJAH HKJK
City Omitama Nairobi
Country Japan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 105 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 36.180000, 140.410000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Omitama (IBR) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hyakuri Airport (IBR) in Omitama, Japan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,301 kilometers (7,022 miles / 6,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 17:12 in Omitama, it's 11:12 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 5,225 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Hyakuri Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Omitama (IBR) follows a heading of 53° (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 Hyakuri Airport (IBR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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