IGH
Ingham Airport
Australia
11,978 km
7,443 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,978 km
7,443 mi / 6,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

IGH NBO
Airport Name Ingham Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IGH NBO
ICAO Code YIGM HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 49 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -18.660000, 146.150000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Ingham Airport (IGH) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ingham Airport (IGH) in Ingham Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,978 kilometers (7,443 miles / 6,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 10:15 in Ingham Airport, it's 03:15 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 5,281 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Ingham Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ingham Airport (IGH) follows a heading of 110° (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 Ingham Airport (IGH) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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