JCK
Julia Creek Airport
Australia
11,490 km
7,140 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,490 km
7,140 mi / 6,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

JCK NBO
Airport Name Julia Creek Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code JCK NBO
ICAO Code YJLC HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 404 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -20.670000, 141.720000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Julia Creek Airport (JCK) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Julia Creek Airport (JCK) in Julia Creek Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,490 kilometers (7,140 miles / 6,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 17:36 in Julia Creek Airport, it's 10:36 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 4,926 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Julia Creek Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Julia Creek Airport (JCK) 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 Julia Creek Airport (JCK) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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