COJ
Coonabarabran Airport
Australia
12,033 km
7,477 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,033 km
7,477 mi / 6,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

COJ NBO
Airport Name Coonabarabran Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code COJ NBO
ICAO Code YCBB HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 2,117 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -31.330000, 149.270000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Coonabarabran Airport (COJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coonabarabran Airport (COJ) in Coonabarabran Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,033 kilometers (7,477 miles / 6,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 01:48 in Coonabarabran Airport, it's 17:48 in Nairobi. With a 8-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 3,213 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Coonabarabran Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Coonabarabran Airport (COJ) follows a heading of 124° (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 Coonabarabran Airport (COJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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