HHZ
Hikueru Atoll
French Polynesia
17,917 km
11,133 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
17,917 km
11,133 mi / 9,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
179°
south

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HHZ NBO
Airport Name Hikueru Atoll Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code HHZ NBO
ICAO Code NTGH HKJK
City Hikueru Atoll Nairobi
Country French Polynesia Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -17.540000, -142.610000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Hikueru Atoll (HHZ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hikueru Atoll Airport (HHZ) in Hikueru Atoll, French Polynesia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 17,917 kilometers (11,133 miles / 9,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 French Polynesia 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 07:36 in Hikueru Atoll, it's 20:36 in Nairobi. With a 13-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 5,325 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Hikueru Atoll Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Hikueru Atoll (HHZ) follows a heading of 181° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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