KNX
Kununurra
Australia
10,158 km
6,312 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,158 km
6,312 mi / 5,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Australia/Perth
Heading
268°
west

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KNX NBO
Airport Name Kununurra Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KNX NBO
ICAO Code YPKU HKJK
City Kununurra Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 145 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -15.780000, 128.710000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kununurra (KNX) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kununurra Airport (KNX) in Kununurra, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,158 kilometers (6,312 miles / 5,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 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 22:59 in Kununurra, it's 17:59 in Nairobi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,185 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kununurra Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kununurra (KNX) follows a heading of 106° (east 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 Kununurra Airport (KNX) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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