JDG
Jeongseok Airport
South Korea
10,068 km
6,256 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,068 km
6,256 mi / 5,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
269°
west

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Airport Comparison

JDG NBO
Airport Name Jeongseok Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code JDG NBO
ICAO Code RKPD HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country South Korea Kenya
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,171 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 33.400000, 126.710000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Jeongseok Airport (JDG) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jeongseok Airport (JDG) in Jeongseok Airport, South Korea to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,068 kilometers (6,256 miles / 5,436 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 South Korea 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 06:31 in Jeongseok Airport, it's 00:31 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 4,159 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Jeongseok Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Jeongseok Airport (JDG) follows a heading of 57° (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 Jeongseok Airport (JDG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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