NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,827 km
7,349 miles
NLF
Darnley Island
Australia
Distance
11,827 km
7,349 mi / 6,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
100°
east

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Airport Comparison

NBO NLF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Darnley Island Airport
IATA Code NBO NLF
ICAO Code HKJK YDNI
City Nairobi Darnley Island
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,330 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -9.580000, 143.770000

Nairobi (NBO) to Darnley Island (NLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Darnley Island Airport (NLF) in Darnley Island, Australia is 11,827 kilometers (7,349 miles / 6,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Kenya with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:53 in Nairobi, it's 21:53 in Darnley Island. With a 7-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. Darnley Island Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Darnley Island (NLF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 266° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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