CMU
Kundiawa
Papua New Guinea
11,985 km
7,447 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,985 km
7,447 mi / 6,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

CMU NBO
Airport Name Chimbu Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code CMU NBO
ICAO Code AYCH HKJK
City Kundiawa Nairobi
Country Papua New Guinea Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,974 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -6.020000, 144.970000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kundiawa (CMU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chimbu Airport (CMU) in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,985 kilometers (7,447 miles / 6,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 01:34 in Kundiawa, it's 18:34 in Nairobi. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kundiawa (CMU) follows a heading of 97° (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 Chimbu Airport (CMU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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