AWP
Austral Downs Airport
Australia
11,081 km
6,886 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,081 km
6,886 mi / 5,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
265°
west

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AWP NBO
Airport Name Austral Downs Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code AWP NBO
ICAO Code YAUS HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Darwin Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 0 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -20.500000, 137.750000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Austral Downs Airport (AWP) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austral Downs Airport (AWP) in Austral Downs Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,081 kilometers (6,886 miles / 5,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 22:05 in Austral Downs Airport, it's 15:35 in Nairobi. With a 6.5-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 5,330 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Austral Downs Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Austral Downs Airport (AWP) follows a heading of 111° (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 Austral Downs Airport (AWP) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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