NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,778 km
6,697 miles
ODD
Oodnadatta Airport
Australia
Distance
10,778 km
6,697 mi / 5,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
118°
east southeast

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NBO ODD
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Oodnadatta Airport
IATA Code NBO ODD
ICAO Code HKJK YOOD
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 5,330 ft 118 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -27.560000, 135.450000

Nairobi (NBO) to Oodnadatta Airport (ODD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Oodnadatta Airport (ODD) in Oodnadatta Airport, Australia is 10,778 kilometers (6,697 miles / 5,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 22:44 in Nairobi, it's 06:14 in Oodnadatta Airport. With a 7.5-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 5,212 feet between the two airports. Oodnadatta 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 Oodnadatta Airport (ODD) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 265° (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 Oodnadatta Airport (ODD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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