HTI
Hamilton Island
Australia
12,241 km
7,606 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,241 km
7,606 mi / 6,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Lindeman
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

HTI NBO
Airport Name Hamilton Island Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code HTI NBO
ICAO Code YBHM HKJK
City Hamilton Island Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Lindeman Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 15 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -20.360000, 148.950000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Hamilton Island (HTI) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) in Hamilton Island, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,241 kilometers (7,606 miles / 6,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 11:53 in Hamilton Island, it's 04:53 in Nairobi. With a 7-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 5,315 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Hamilton Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Hamilton Island (HTI) follows a heading of 112° (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 Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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