The flight distance from Bora Bora Airport (BOB) in Motu Mute, French Polynesia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 17,822 kilometers (11,074 miles / 9,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

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 French Polynesia 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 05:21 in Motu Mute, it's 18:21 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 5,320 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Bora Bora Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Motu Mute (BOB) follows a heading of 155° (south 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 Bora Bora Airport (BOB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.