NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,429 km
5,859 miles
RMQ
Taichung City
Taiwan
Distance
9,429 km
5,859 mi / 5,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
65°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

NBO RMQ
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport
IATA Code NBO RMQ
ICAO Code HKJK RCMQ
City Nairobi Taichung City
Country Kenya Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Taipei
Elevation 5,330 ft 663 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 24.260000, 120.620000

Nairobi (NBO) to Taichung City (RMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport (RMQ) in Taichung City, Taiwan is 9,429 kilometers (5,859 miles / 5,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Taiwan. 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 06:05 in Nairobi, it's 11:05 in Taichung City. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,667 feet between the two airports. Taichung Ching Chuang Kang 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 Taichung City (RMQ) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 266° (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 Taichung Ching Chuang Kang Airport (RMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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