DRB
Derby Airport
Australia
9,617 km
5,976 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,617 km
5,976 mi / 5,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Australia/Perth
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

DRB NBO
Airport Name Derby Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code DRB NBO
ICAO Code YDBY HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 24 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -17.370000, 123.660000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Derby Airport (DRB) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Derby Airport (DRB) in Derby Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,617 kilometers (5,976 miles / 5,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 16:46 in Derby Airport, it's 11:46 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 5,306 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Derby Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Derby Airport (DRB) follows a heading of 107° (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 Derby Airport (DRB) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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