NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
9,177 km
5,703 miles
UPG
Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
9,177 km
5,703 mi / 4,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

NBO UPG
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Hasanuddin International Airport
IATA Code NBO UPG
ICAO Code HKJK WAAA
City Nairobi Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island
Country Kenya Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Makassar
Elevation 5,330 ft 47 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -5.060000, 119.550000

Nairobi (NBO) to Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island (UPG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) in Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 9,177 kilometers (5,703 miles / 4,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 20:14 in Nairobi, it's 01:14 in Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,283 feet between the two airports. Hasanuddin International 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 Ujung Pandang-Celebes Island (UPG) 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 Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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