NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,547 km
6,554 miles
UMS
Ust-Maya
Russia
Distance
10,547 km
6,554 mi / 5,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

NBO UMS
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Ust-Maya Airport
IATA Code NBO UMS
ICAO Code HKJK UEMU
City Nairobi Ust-Maya
Country Kenya Russia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 5,330 ft 561 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 60.360000, 134.440000

Nairobi (NBO) to Ust-Maya (UMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Ust-Maya Airport (UMS) in Ust-Maya, Russia is 10,547 kilometers (6,554 miles / 5,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:07 in Nairobi, it's 03:07 in Ust-Maya. 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 4,769 feet between the two airports. Ust-Maya 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 Ust-Maya (UMS) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 276° (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 Ust-Maya Airport (UMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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