KEI
Kepi-Papua Island
Indonesia
11,363 km
7,061 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,363 km
7,061 mi / 6,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
267°
west

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KEI NBO
Airport Name Kepi Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KEI NBO
ICAO Code WAKP HKJK
City Kepi-Papua Island Nairobi
Country Indonesia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 67 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -6.590000, 139.360000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kepi-Papua Island (KEI) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kepi Airport (KEI) in Kepi-Papua Island, Indonesia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,363 kilometers (7,061 miles / 6,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Indonesia 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 11:30 in Kepi-Papua Island, it's 05:30 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 5,263 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kepi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kepi-Papua Island (KEI) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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