MYJ
Matsuyama
Japan
10,622 km
6,600 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,622 km
6,600 mi / 5,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
272°
west

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Airport Name Matsuyama Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MYJ NBO
ICAO Code RJOM HKJK
City Matsuyama Nairobi
Country Japan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 25 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 33.830000, 132.700000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Matsuyama (MYJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) in Matsuyama, Japan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,622 kilometers (6,600 miles / 5,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Japan 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 15:08 in Matsuyama, it's 09:08 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 5,305 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Matsuyama Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Matsuyama (MYJ) follows a heading of 56° (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 Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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