Airport Comparison
Hao Airport (HOI) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Hao Airport (HOI) in Hao Airport, French Polynesia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 17,847 kilometers (11,089 miles / 9,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south at a heading of 174°.
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 13:09 in Hao Airport, it's 02:09 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 5,320 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Hao Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Hao Airport (HOI) follows a heading of 186° (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 Hao Airport (HOI) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.