NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
11,255 km
6,993 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
11,255 km
6,993 mi / 6,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
81°
east

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Airport Comparison

NBO YAP
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code NBO YAP
ICAO Code HKJK PTYA
City Nairobi Yap Island
Country Kenya Micronesia
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 5,330 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 9.500000, 138.080000

Nairobi (NBO) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 11,255 kilometers (6,993 miles / 6,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Micronesia. 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 15:48 in Nairobi, it's 22:48 in Yap Island. 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 5,239 feet between the two airports. Yap International 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 Yap Island (YAP) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 271° (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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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