Airport Comparison
Kulusuk (KUS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kulusuk Airport (KUS) in Kulusuk, Greenland to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,416 kilometers (5,851 miles / 5,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.
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 Greenland with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 23:15 in Kulusuk, it's 04:15 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 5,213 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kulusuk Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kulusuk (KUS) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Kulusuk Airport (KUS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.