IEJ
Ie Jima Airport
Japan
10,158 km
6,312 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,158 km
6,312 mi / 5,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

IEJ NBO
Airport Name Ie Jima Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IEJ NBO
ICAO Code RORE HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Japan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 246 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 26.720000, 127.780000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) in Ie Jima Airport, Japan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,158 kilometers (6,312 miles / 5,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 17:26 in Ie Jima Airport, it's 11:26 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 5,084 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Ie Jima Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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