NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,167 km
6,317 miles
QUN
Chun Chon City
South Korea
Distance
10,167 km
6,317 mi / 5,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO QUN
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport A-306 Airport
IATA Code NBO QUN
ICAO Code HKJK RKNC
City Nairobi Chun Chon City
Country Kenya South Korea
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Seoul
Elevation 5,330 ft 245 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 37.880000, 127.720000

Nairobi (NBO) to Chun Chon City (QUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to A-306 Airport (QUN) in Chun Chon City, South Korea is 10,167 kilometers (6,317 miles / 5,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 South Korea. 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 08:12 in Nairobi, it's 14:12 in Chun Chon City. 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 5,085 feet between the two airports. A-306 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 Chun Chon City (QUN) 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 A-306 Airport (QUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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