KXB
Kolaka
Indonesia
9,397 km
5,839 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,397 km
5,839 mi / 5,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

KXB NBO
Airport Name Sangia Nibandera Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KXB NBO
ICAO Code WAWP HKJK
City Kolaka Nairobi
Country Indonesia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Makassar Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 164 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -4.340000, 121.520000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kolaka (KXB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sangia Nibandera Airport (KXB) in Kolaka, Indonesia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,397 kilometers (5,839 miles / 5,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 18:04 in Kolaka, it's 13:04 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 5,166 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Sangia Nibandera Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kolaka (KXB) follows a heading of 94° (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 Sangia Nibandera Airport (KXB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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