FLS
Flinders Island Airport
Australia
11,683 km
7,260 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,683 km
7,260 mi / 6,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FLS NBO
Airport Name Flinders Island Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code FLS NBO
ICAO Code YFLI HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 10 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -40.090000, 147.990000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Flinders Island Airport (FLS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flinders Island Airport (FLS) in Flinders Island Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,683 kilometers (7,260 miles / 6,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 04:18 in Flinders Island Airport, it's 20:18 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 5,320 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Flinders Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Flinders Island Airport (FLS) follows a heading of 132° (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 Flinders Island Airport (FLS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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