KOX
Kokonau-Papua Island
Indonesia
11,048 km
6,865 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,048 km
6,865 mi / 5,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
268°
west

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KOX NBO
Airport Name Kokonau Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KOX NBO
ICAO Code WABN HKJK
City Kokonau-Papua Island Nairobi
Country Indonesia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 9 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -4.720000, 136.430000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kokonau-Papua Island (KOX) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kokonau Airport (KOX) in Kokonau-Papua Island, Indonesia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,048 kilometers (6,865 miles / 5,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Indonesia 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 19:22 in Kokonau-Papua Island, it's 13:22 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 5,321 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kokonau Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kokonau-Papua Island (KOX) follows a heading of 95° (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 Kokonau Airport (KOX) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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