# Distance from Izumo (IZO) to Nairobi (NBO)

> 10,633 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,633 km / 6,607 mi / 5,741 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 272° (west)
- **Return heading**: 55° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Kenya
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 01:17 in Izumo, it's 19:17 in Nairobi)
- **Elevation difference**: 5,315 ft (NBO is higher than IZO)

## Airports

### [Izumo Airport (IZO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/izo-izumo-izumo-airport/1ef266df-8c3b-6716-a314-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Izumo, Japan
- ICAO: RJOC
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 35.410000, 132.890000
- Elevation: 15 ft

### [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nairobi, Kenya
- ICAO: HKJK
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Coordinates: -1.320000, 36.930000
- Elevation: 5,330 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:17 in Izumo, it's 19:17 in Nairobi.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Izumo Airport (IZO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/izo-izumo-izumo-airport/1ef266df-8c3b-6716-a314-06bb2780ed98)
- [Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nbo-nairobi-jomo-kenyatta-international-airport/1ef266de-ec1d-68ec-a027-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)