KNG
Kaimana-Papua Island
Indonesia
10,749 km
6,679 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,749 km
6,679 mi / 5,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

KNG NBO
Airport Name Kaimana Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KNG NBO
ICAO Code WASK HKJK
City Kaimana-Papua Island Nairobi
Country Indonesia Kenya
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 19 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -3.640000, 133.700000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kaimana-Papua Island (KNG) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaimana Airport (KNG) in Kaimana-Papua Island, Indonesia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,749 kilometers (6,679 miles / 5,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 05:14 in Kaimana-Papua Island, it's 23:14 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 5,311 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kaimana Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kaimana-Papua Island (KNG) follows a heading of 94° (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 Kaimana Airport (KNG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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