FKJ
Fukui Airport
Japan
10,928 km
6,790 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,928 km
6,790 mi / 5,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
274°
west

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FKJ NBO
Airport Name Fukui Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code FKJ NBO
ICAO Code RJNF HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Japan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 19 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 36.140000, 136.220000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Fukui Airport (FKJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukui Airport (FKJ) in Fukui Airport, Japan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,928 kilometers (6,790 miles / 5,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Japan with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:25 in Fukui Airport, it's 22:25 in Nairobi. With a 6-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 5,311 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Fukui Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Fukui Airport (FKJ) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fukui Airport (FKJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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