KWA
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
14,509 km
9,015 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
14,509 km
9,015 mi / 7,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Kwajalein
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

KWA NBO
Airport Name Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KWA NBO
ICAO Code PKWA HKJK
City Kwajalein Nairobi
Country Marshall Islands Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Kwajalein Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 16 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 8.720000, 167.730000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kwajalein (KWA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 14,509 kilometers (9,015 miles / 7,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Marshall Islands 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 21:35 in Kwajalein, it's 12:35 in Nairobi. With a 9-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 5,314 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kwajalein (KWA) follows a heading of 80° (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 Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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