NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,230 km
7,599 miles
WLE
Miles Airport
Australia
Distance
12,230 km
7,599 mi / 6,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
119°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

NBO WLE
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Miles Airport
IATA Code NBO WLE
ICAO Code HKJK YMLS
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,330 ft 304 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -26.810000, 150.180000

Nairobi (NBO) to Miles Airport (WLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Miles Airport (WLE) in Miles Airport, Australia is 12,230 kilometers (7,599 miles / 6,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 Australia. 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 20:57 in Nairobi, it's 03:57 in Miles Airport. With a 7-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 5,026 feet between the two airports. Miles 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 Miles Airport (WLE) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). 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 Miles Airport (WLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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