JWO
Jungwon Air Base
South Korea
10,181 km
6,326 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,181 km
6,326 mi / 5,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

JWO NBO
Airport Name Jungwon Air Base Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code JWO NBO
ICAO Code RKTI HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country South Korea Kenya
Timezone Asia/Seoul Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 281 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 37.030000, 127.890000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Jungwon Air Base (JWO) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jungwon Air Base (JWO) in Jungwon Air Base, South Korea to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,181 kilometers (6,326 miles / 5,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 South Korea 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 06:46 in Jungwon Air Base, it's 00:46 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 5,049 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Jungwon Air Base. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Jungwon Air Base (JWO) follows a heading of 53° (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 Jungwon Air Base (JWO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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