MQE
Marqua
Australia
11,007 km
6,839 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,007 km
6,839 mi / 5,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
265°
west

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MQE NBO
Airport Name Marqua Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MQE NBO
ICAO Code YMQA HKJK
City Marqua Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Darwin Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 0 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, 137.250000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Marqua (MQE) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Marqua Airport (MQE) in Marqua, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,007 kilometers (6,839 miles / 5,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 05:35 in Marqua, it's 23:05 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 5,330 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Marqua Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Marqua (MQE) follows a heading of 113° (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 Marqua Airport (MQE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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