AMQ
Ambon
Indonesia
10,127 km
6,292 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,127 km
6,292 mi / 5,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

AMQ NBO
Airport Name Pattimura Airport Ambon Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AMQ NBO
ICAO Code WAPP HKJK
City Ambon Nairobi
Country Indonesia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 33 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -3.710000, 128.090000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Ambon (AMQ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pattimura Airport Ambon (AMQ) in Ambon, Indonesia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,127 kilometers (6,292 miles / 5,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:36 in Ambon, it's 21:36 in Nairobi. With a 6-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 5,297 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Pattimura Airport Ambon. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ambon (AMQ) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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