MCV
McArthur River Mine
Australia
10,941 km
6,798 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,941 km
6,798 mi / 5,908 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

MCV NBO
Airport Name McArthur River Mine Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MCV NBO
ICAO Code YMHU HKJK
City McArthur River Mine Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Darwin Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 131 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -16.440000, 136.080000 -1.320000, 36.930000

McArthur River Mine (MCV) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) in McArthur River Mine, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,941 kilometers (6,798 miles / 5,908 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Australia 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 06:47 in McArthur River Mine, it's 00:17 in Nairobi. With a 6.5-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 5,199 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than McArthur River Mine Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to McArthur River Mine (MCV) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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