KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
15,178 km
9,431 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
15,178 km
9,431 mi / 8,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
268°
west

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KUC NBO
Airport Name Kuria Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code KUC NBO
ICAO Code NGKT HKJK
City Kuria Nairobi
Country Kiribati Kenya
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 0 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 0.220000, 173.440000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Kuria (KUC) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 15,178 kilometers (9,431 miles / 8,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Kiribati 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 06:31 in Kuria, it's 21:31 in Nairobi. With a 9-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 5,330 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Kuria Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Kuria (KUC) follows a heading of 91° (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 Kuria Airport (KUC) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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