ACF
Brisbane
Australia
12,484 km
7,757 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,484 km
7,757 mi / 6,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ACF NBO
Airport Name Brisbane Archerfield Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code ACF NBO
ICAO Code YBAF HKJK
City Brisbane Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 63 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -27.570000, 153.010000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Brisbane (ACF) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) in Brisbane, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,484 kilometers (7,757 miles / 6,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Australia with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:47 in Brisbane, it's 21:47 in Nairobi. 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 5,267 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Brisbane Archerfield Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Brisbane (ACF) follows a heading of 121° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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