KTD
Kitadaito Airport
Japan
10,512 km
6,532 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
10,512 km
6,532 mi / 5,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

KTD NBO
Airport Name Kitadaito Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KTD NBO
ICAO Code RORK HKJK
City N/A Nairobi
Country Japan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 80 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 25.940000, 131.330000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kitadaito Airport (KTD) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kitadaito Airport (KTD) in Kitadaito Airport, Japan to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 10,512 kilometers (6,532 miles / 5,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Japan 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 Kitadaito Airport, 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 5,250 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kitadaito Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kitadaito Airport (KTD) follows a heading of 64° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kitadaito Airport (KTD) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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