NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,843 km
6,738 miles
WSR
Wasior-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
10,843 km
6,738 mi / 5,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

NBO WSR
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Wasior Airport
IATA Code NBO WSR
ICAO Code HKJK WASW
City Nairobi Wasior-Papua Island
Country Kenya Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5,330 ft 565 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -2.730000, 134.520000

Nairobi (NBO) to Wasior-Papua Island (WSR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Wasior Airport (WSR) in Wasior-Papua Island, Indonesia is 10,843 kilometers (6,738 miles / 5,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 16:56 in Nairobi, it's 22:56 in Wasior-Papua Island. 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 4,765 feet between the two airports. Wasior 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 Wasior-Papua Island (WSR) 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 Wasior Airport (WSR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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