The flight distance from Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,066 kilometers (6,254 miles / 5,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Greenland with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:26 in Ilulissat, it's 12:26 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,235 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Ilulissat Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ilulissat (JAV) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.