NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,099 km
6,897 miles
TIM
Timika-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,099 km
6,897 mi / 5,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

NBO TIM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Moses Kilangin Airport
IATA Code NBO TIM
ICAO Code HKJK WABP
City Nairobi Timika-Papua Island
Country Kenya Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5,330 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -4.530000, 136.890000

Nairobi (NBO) to Timika-Papua Island (TIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Moses Kilangin Airport (TIM) in Timika-Papua Island, Indonesia is 11,099 kilometers (6,897 miles / 5,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Indonesia. 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 19:52 in Nairobi, it's 01:52 in Timika-Papua Island. 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 5,227 feet between the two airports. Moses Kilangin 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 Timika-Papua Island (TIM) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 268° (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 Moses Kilangin Airport (TIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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