KFG
Kalkgurung Airport
Australia
10,375 km
6,447 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,375 km
6,447 mi / 5,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

KFG NBO
Airport Name Kalkgurung Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KFG NBO
ICAO Code YKKG HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Darwin Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 646 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -17.430000, 130.810000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kalkgurung Airport (KFG) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kalkgurung Airport (KFG) in Kalkgurung Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,375 kilometers (6,447 miles / 5,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 18:17 in Kalkgurung Airport, it's 11:47 in Nairobi. With a 6.5-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 4,684 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kalkgurung Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kalkgurung Airport (KFG) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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