CKW
Christmas Creek mine
Australia
9,203 km
5,719 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,203 km
5,719 mi / 4,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Australia/Perth
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

CKW NBO
Airport Name Graeme Rowley Aerodrome Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CKW NBO
ICAO Code YCHK HKJK
City Christmas Creek mine Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 0 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -22.360000, 119.650000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Christmas Creek mine (CKW) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) in Christmas Creek mine, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,203 kilometers (5,719 miles / 4,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 07:38 in Christmas Creek mine, it's 02:38 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,330 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Graeme Rowley Aerodrome. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Christmas Creek mine (CKW) follows a heading of 112° (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 Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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