NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
15,176 km
9,430 miles
PTF
Malolo Lailai Island
Fiji
Distance
15,176 km
9,430 mi / 8,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
118°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

NBO PTF
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Malolo Lailai Island Airport
IATA Code NBO PTF
ICAO Code HKJK NFFO
City Nairobi Malolo Lailai Island
Country Kenya Fiji
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 5,330 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -17.780000, 177.200000

Nairobi (NBO) to Malolo Lailai Island (PTF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Malolo Lailai Island Airport (PTF) in Malolo Lailai Island, Fiji is 15,176 kilometers (9,430 miles / 8,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Fiji. 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 13:11 in Nairobi, it's 22:11 in Malolo Lailai Island. 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 5,320 feet between the two airports. Malolo Lailai 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 Malolo Lailai Island (PTF) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 248° (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 Malolo Lailai Island Airport (PTF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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