IWO
Iwo Jima Airport
Japan
11,520 km
7,158 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,520 km
7,158 mi / 6,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
275°
west

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IWO NBO
Airport Name Iwo Jima Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code IWO NBO
ICAO Code RJAW HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Japan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 384 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 24.780000, 141.320000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) in Iwo Jima Airport, Japan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,520 kilometers (7,158 miles / 6,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Japan with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:29 in Iwo Jima Airport, it's 12:29 in Nairobi. With a 6-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 4,946 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Iwo Jima Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Iwo Jima Airport (IWO) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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