NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,220 km
6,350 miles
WLO
Waterloo Airport
Australia
Distance
10,220 km
6,350 mi / 5,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO WLO
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Waterloo Airport
IATA Code NBO WLO
ICAO Code HKJK YWTL
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Darwin
Elevation 5,330 ft 132 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -16.630000, 129.320000

Nairobi (NBO) to Waterloo Airport (WLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Waterloo Airport (WLO) in Waterloo Airport, Australia is 10,220 kilometers (6,350 miles / 5,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 11:01 in Nairobi, it's 17:31 in Waterloo Airport. With a 6.5-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 5,198 feet between the two airports. Waterloo 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 Waterloo Airport (WLO) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 268° (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 Waterloo Airport (WLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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