MMY
Miyako City
Japan
9,905 km
6,154 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,905 km
6,154 mi / 5,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
268°
west

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MMY NBO
Airport Name Miyako Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MMY NBO
ICAO Code ROMY HKJK
City Miyako City Nairobi
Country Japan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 150 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 24.780000, 125.300000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Miyako City (MMY) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miyako Airport (MMY) in Miyako City, Japan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,905 kilometers (6,154 miles / 5,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Japan 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 14:45 in Miyako City, it's 08:45 in Nairobi. With a 6-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 5,180 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Miyako Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Miyako City (MMY) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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