KUM
Yakushima Airport
Japan
10,440 km
6,487 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,440 km
6,487 mi / 5,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
271°
west

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Airport Comparison

KUM NBO
Airport Name Yakushima Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KUM NBO
ICAO Code RJFC HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Japan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 124 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 30.390000, 130.660000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Yakushima Airport (KUM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yakushima Airport (KUM) in Yakushima Airport, Japan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,440 kilometers (6,487 miles / 5,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Japan 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 06:12 in Yakushima Airport, it's 00:12 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 5,206 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Yakushima Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Yakushima Airport (KUM) follows a heading of 60° (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 Yakushima Airport (KUM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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