MAS
Momote Airport
Papua New Guinea
12,278 km
7,629 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,278 km
7,629 mi / 6,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
268°
west

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Airport Comparison

MAS NBO
Airport Name Momote Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MAS NBO
ICAO Code AYMO HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Papua New Guinea Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 12 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -2.060000, 147.420000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Momote Airport (MAS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Momote Airport (MAS) in Momote Airport, Papua New Guinea to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,278 kilometers (7,629 miles / 6,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Papua New Guinea 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 09:09 in Momote Airport, it's 02:09 in Nairobi. With a 7-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 5,318 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Momote Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Momote Airport (MAS) follows a heading of 93° (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 Momote Airport (MAS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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