IHA
Niijima Airport
Japan
11,221 km
6,973 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,221 km
6,973 mi / 6,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
276°
west

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IHA NBO
Airport Name Niijima Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IHA NBO
ICAO Code RJAN HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Japan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 92 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 34.370000, 139.270000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Niijima Airport (IHA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Niijima Airport (IHA) in Niijima Airport, Japan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,221 kilometers (6,973 miles / 6,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 16:03 in Niijima Airport, it's 10:03 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 5,238 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Niijima Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Niijima Airport (IHA) follows a heading of 55° (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 Niijima Airport (IHA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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