NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
13,519 km
8,400 miles
XYA
Yandina
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,519 km
8,400 mi / 7,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

NBO XYA
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Yandina Airport
IATA Code NBO XYA
ICAO Code HKJK AGGY
City Nairobi Yandina
Country Kenya Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 5,330 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 -9.090000, 159.220000

Nairobi (NBO) to Yandina (XYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Yandina Airport (XYA) in Yandina, Solomon Islands is 13,519 kilometers (8,400 miles / 7,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 08:43 in Nairobi, it's 16:43 in Yandina. With a 8-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 5,270 feet between the two airports. Yandina 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 Yandina (XYA) 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 Yandina Airport (XYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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