KRJ
Karawari Airstrip
Papua New Guinea
11,833 km
7,353 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
11,833 km
7,353 mi / 6,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

KRJ NBO
Airport Name Karawari Airstrip Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KRJ NBO
ICAO Code AYQA HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Papua New Guinea Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 70 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -4.600000, 143.520000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) in Karawari Airstrip, Papua New Guinea to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 11,833 kilometers (7,353 miles / 6,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 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 06:44 in Karawari Airstrip, it's 23:44 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 5,260 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Karawari Airstrip. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) follows a heading of 95° (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 Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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