MTD
Mount Sanford Station Airport
Australia
10,349 km
6,431 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,349 km
6,431 mi / 5,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

MTD NBO
Airport Name Mount Sanford Station Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MTD NBO
ICAO Code YMSF HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Darwin Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 231 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -16.980000, 130.550000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) in Mount Sanford Station Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,349 kilometers (6,431 miles / 5,588 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 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 21:04 in Mount Sanford Station Airport, it's 14:34 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 5,099 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Mount Sanford Station Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

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

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