NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,171 km
8,184 miles
OAM
Oamaru Airport
New Zealand
Distance
13,171 km
8,184 mi / 7,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
145°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

NBO OAM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Oamaru Airport
IATA Code NBO OAM
ICAO Code HKJK NZOU
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 5,330 ft 99 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -44.970000, 171.080000

Nairobi (NBO) to Oamaru Airport (OAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Oamaru Airport (OAM) in Oamaru Airport, New Zealand is 13,171 kilometers (8,184 miles / 7,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 New Zealand. 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 11:38 in Nairobi, it's 20:38 in Oamaru Airport. With a 9-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 5,231 feet between the two airports. Oamaru 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 Oamaru Airport (OAM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 235° (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 Oamaru Airport (OAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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