IOU
Ile Ouen
New Caledonia
13,975 km
8,683 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
13,975 km
8,683 mi / 7,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

IOU NBO
Airport Name Edmond Cane Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IOU NBO
ICAO Code NWWO HKJK
City Ile Ouen Nairobi
Country New Caledonia Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 7 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -22.460000, 166.780000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Ile Ouen (IOU) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edmond Cane Airport (IOU) in Ile Ouen, New Caledonia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 13,975 kilometers (8,683 miles / 7,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 New Caledonia 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 04:51 in Ile Ouen, it's 20:51 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 5,323 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Edmond Cane Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Ile Ouen (IOU) follows a heading of 119° (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 Edmond Cane Airport (IOU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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