KKD
Kokoda
Papua New Guinea
12,267 km
7,622 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,267 km
7,622 mi / 6,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

KKD NBO
Airport Name Kokoda Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KKD NBO
ICAO Code AYKO HKJK
City Kokoda Nairobi
Country Papua New Guinea Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 1,240 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -8.880000, 147.730000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kokoda (KKD) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kokoda Airport (KKD) in Kokoda, Papua New Guinea to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,267 kilometers (7,622 miles / 6,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 11:32 in Kokoda, it's 04:32 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 4,090 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kokoda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kokoda (KKD) follows a heading of 100° (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 Kokoda Airport (KKD) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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