MSF
Mount Swan Airport
Australia
10,781 km
6,699 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,781 km
6,699 mi / 5,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
266°
west

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MSF NBO
Airport Name Mount Swan Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MSF NBO
ICAO Code YMNS HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Darwin Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 0 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -22.600000, 135.020000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mount Swan Airport (MSF) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Swan Airport (MSF) in Mount Swan Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,781 kilometers (6,699 miles / 5,821 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 05:44 in Mount Swan Airport, it's 23:14 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 Mount Swan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mount Swan Airport (MSF) 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 Mount Swan Airport (MSF) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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