NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
10,889 km
6,766 miles
XML
Minlaton Airport
Australia
Distance
10,889 km
6,766 mi / 5,880 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
125°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

NBO XML
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Minlaton Airport
IATA Code NBO XML
ICAO Code HKJK YMIN
City Nairobi N/A
Country Kenya Australia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 5,330 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -34.750000, 137.530000

Nairobi (NBO) to Minlaton Airport (XML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Minlaton Airport (XML) in Minlaton Airport, Australia is 10,889 kilometers (6,766 miles / 5,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 07:44 in Nairobi, it's 14:14 in Minlaton 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 5,330 feet between the two airports. Minlaton 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 Minlaton Airport (XML) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 263° (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 Minlaton Airport (XML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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