AIU
Atiu Island
CK
17,135 km
10,647 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
17,135 km
10,647 mi / 9,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
216°
southwest

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AIU NBO
Airport Name Enua Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AIU NBO
ICAO Code NCAT HKJK
City Atiu Island Nairobi
Country CK Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 36 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -19.970000, -158.120000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Atiu Island (AIU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Enua Airport (AIU) in Atiu Island, CK to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 17,135 kilometers (10,647 miles / 9,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 CK 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 19:48 in Atiu Island, it's 08:48 in Nairobi. With a 13-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 5,294 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Enua Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Atiu Island (AIU) follows a heading of 146° (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 Enua Airport (AIU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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