KFE
Cloudbreak Village
Australia
9,174 km
5,700 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,174 km
5,700 mi / 4,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Australia/Perth
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

KFE NBO
Airport Name Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KFE NBO
ICAO Code YFDF HKJK
City Cloudbreak Village Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,555 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 0.000000, 119.430000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Cloudbreak Village (KFE) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome (KFE) in Cloudbreak Village, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,174 kilometers (5,700 miles / 4,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Australia with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:28 in Cloudbreak Village, it's 12:28 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 3,775 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Cloudbreak Village (KFE) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome (KFE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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