MWX
Muan International Airport
South Korea
10,042 km
6,240 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,042 km
6,240 mi / 5,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
269°
west

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MWX NBO
Airport Name Muan International Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MWX NBO
ICAO Code RKJB HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country South Korea Kenya
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 0 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 34.990000, 126.380000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Muan International Airport (MWX) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muan International Airport (MWX) in Muan International Airport, South Korea to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,042 kilometers (6,240 miles / 5,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 South Korea 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 13:07 in Muan International Airport, it's 07:07 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 5,330 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Muan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Muan International Airport (MWX) follows a heading of 55° (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 Muan International Airport (MWX) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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