NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,569 km
6,568 miles
TXM
Atinjoe-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
10,569 km
6,568 mi / 5,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

NBO TXM
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Teminabuan Airport
IATA Code NBO TXM
ICAO Code HKJK WAST
City Nairobi Atinjoe-Papua Island
Country Kenya Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5,330 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -1.440000, 132.020000

Nairobi (NBO) to Atinjoe-Papua Island (TXM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Teminabuan Airport (TXM) in Atinjoe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 10,569 kilometers (6,568 miles / 5,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 07:37 in Nairobi, it's 13:37 in Atinjoe-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 5,189 feet between the two airports. Teminabuan 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 Atinjoe-Papua Island (TXM) 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 Teminabuan Airport (TXM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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