DRY
Drysdale River Airport
Australia
9,909 km
6,157 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
9,909 km
6,157 mi / 5,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Australia/Perth
Heading
269°
west

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DRY NBO
Airport Name Drysdale River Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code DRY NBO
ICAO Code YDRD HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 360 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -15.710000, 126.380000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Drysdale River Airport (DRY) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drysdale River Airport (DRY) in Drysdale River Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 9,909 kilometers (6,157 miles / 5,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 21:08 in Drysdale River Airport, it's 16:08 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 4,970 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Drysdale River Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Drysdale River Airport (DRY) follows a heading of 106° (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 Drysdale River Airport (DRY) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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