NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,811 km
6,717 miles
RPM
Ngukurr Airport
Australia
Distance
10,811 km
6,717 mi / 5,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO RPM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Ngukurr Airport
IATA Code NBO RPM
ICAO Code HKJK YNGU
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,330 ft 45 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -14.720000, 134.750000

Nairobi (NBO) to Ngukurr Airport (RPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Ngukurr Airport (RPM) in Ngukurr Airport, Australia is 10,811 kilometers (6,717 miles / 5,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 11:39 in Nairobi, it's 18:09 in Ngukurr Airport. With a 6.5-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 5,285 feet between the two airports. Ngukurr 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 Ngukurr Airport (RPM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 267° (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 Ngukurr Airport (RPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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