NAM
Namlea-Buru Island
Indonesia
10,018 km
6,225 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,018 km
6,225 mi / 5,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

NAM NBO
Airport Name Namlea Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code NAM NBO
ICAO Code WAPR HKJK
City Namlea-Buru Island Nairobi
Country Indonesia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 41 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -3.240000, 127.100000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Namlea-Buru Island (NAM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Namlea Airport (NAM) in Namlea-Buru Island, Indonesia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,018 kilometers (6,225 miles / 5,409 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 Indonesia 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 18:09 in Namlea-Buru Island, it's 12:09 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 5,289 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Namlea Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Namlea-Buru Island (NAM) follows a heading of 93° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Namlea Airport (NAM) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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