ITM
Osaka
Japan
10,868 km
6,753 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,868 km
6,753 mi / 5,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
274°
west

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ITM NBO
Airport Name Osaka International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ITM NBO
ICAO Code RJOO HKJK
City Osaka Nairobi
Country Japan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 50 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 34.790000, 135.440000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Osaka (ITM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Osaka International Airport (ITM) in Osaka, Japan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,868 kilometers (6,753 miles / 5,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 09:09 in Osaka, it's 03:09 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 5,280 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Osaka International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Osaka (ITM) 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 Osaka International Airport (ITM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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