KNS
King Island Airport
Australia
11,348 km
7,051 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,348 km
7,051 mi / 6,128 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
258°
west southwest

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KNS NBO
Airport Name King Island Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KNS NBO
ICAO Code YKII HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 132 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -39.880000, 143.880000 -1.320000, 36.930000

King Island Airport (KNS) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Island Airport (KNS) in King Island Airport, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,348 kilometers (7,051 miles / 6,128 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 08:06 in King Island Airport, it's 00:06 in Nairobi. With a 8-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 5,198 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than King Island Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to King Island Airport (KNS) follows a heading of 131° (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 King Island Airport (KNS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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