NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
18,783 km
11,671 miles
UAP
Ua Pou
French Polynesia
Distance
18,783 km
11,671 mi / 10,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
196°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

NBO UAP
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Ua Pou Airport
IATA Code NBO UAP
ICAO Code HKJK NTMP
City Nairobi Ua Pou
Country Kenya French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 5,330 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -9.350000, -140.080000

Nairobi (NBO) to Ua Pou (UAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Ua Pou Airport (UAP) in Ua Pou, French Polynesia is 18,783 kilometers (11,671 miles / 10,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 11:51 in Nairobi, it's 23:21 in Ua Pou. With a 12.5-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 5,314 feet between the two airports. Ua Pou 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 Ua Pou (UAP) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 164° (south southeast). 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 Ua Pou Airport (UAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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