The flight distance from Mataiva Airport (MVT) in Mataiva Airport, French Polynesia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 18,111 kilometers (11,253 miles / 9,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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 French Polynesia 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 02:31 in Mataiva Airport, it's 15:31 in Nairobi. With a 13-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 5,319 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Mataiva Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Mataiva Airport (MVT) follows a heading of 161° (south 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 Mataiva Airport (MVT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.