NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,158 km
7,554 miles
NSO
Scone Airport
Australia
Distance
12,158 km
7,554 mi / 6,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
125°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

NBO NSO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Scone Airport
IATA Code NBO NSO
ICAO Code HKJK YSCO
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,330 ft 745 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -32.040000, 150.830000

Nairobi (NBO) to Scone Airport (NSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Scone Airport (NSO) in Scone Airport, Australia is 12,158 kilometers (7,554 miles / 6,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 16:57 in Nairobi, it's 23:57 in Scone Airport. 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 4,585 feet between the two airports. Scone 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 Scone Airport (NSO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 Scone Airport (NSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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