NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,974 km
6,198 miles
NRE
Namrole-Buru Island
Indonesia
Distance
9,974 km
6,198 mi / 5,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
94°
east

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Airport Comparison

NBO NRE
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Namrole Airport
IATA Code NBO NRE
ICAO Code HKJK WAPG
City Nairobi Namrole-Buru Island
Country Kenya Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5,330 ft 997 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -3.820000, 126.720000

Nairobi (NBO) to Namrole-Buru Island (NRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Namrole Airport (NRE) in Namrole-Buru Island, Indonesia is 9,974 kilometers (6,198 miles / 5,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:09 in Nairobi, it's 15:09 in Namrole-Buru Island. 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 4,333 feet between the two airports. Namrole 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 Namrole-Buru Island (NRE) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 269° (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 Namrole Airport (NRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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