KTA
Karratha
Australia
8,899 km
5,530 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
8,899 km
5,530 mi / 4,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Australia/Perth
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

KTA NBO
Airport Name Karratha Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KTA NBO
ICAO Code YPKA HKJK
City Karratha Nairobi
Country Australia Kenya
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 29 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates -20.710000, 116.770000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Karratha (KTA) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karratha Airport (KTA) in Karratha, Australia to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 8,899 kilometers (5,530 miles / 4,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 03:25 in Karratha, it's 22:25 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 5,301 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Karratha Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Karratha (KTA) follows a heading of 111° (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 Karratha Airport (KTA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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